Hello Everyone
This is slightly off topic... so ignore or comment.
Just wondering where does the term RTFM actually originate. And wouldn't it be better to say RTM or RTAM (thats Read the amazing Manual) since as a foreigner, that means non english native speaker, I can't see whats so f...ing about the Manual?!
I mean it's the single most important knowledge source when it comes to php. SO Guys and Gals use it as much as possible. HINT: The online version even has a very nice search function.
Just had to say this. Oh and for all those that do not know of the fact that there is an archive for this list: There is a searchable archive for this list. Just go to www.php.net/mailing-lists.php and click on the appropriate link.
Regards Stefan Langer
Hi,
According to Hackers Jargon RTFM: /R·T·F·M/, imp.
[Unix] Abbreviation for ‘Read The Fucking Manual’.
1. Used by gurus to brush off questions they consider trivial or annoying. Compare Don't do that then!.
2. Used when reporting a problem to indicate that you aren't just asking out of randomness. “No, I can't figure out how to interface Unix to my toaster, and yes, I have RTFM.” Unlike sense 1, this use is considered polite. See also FM, RTFAQ, RTFB, RTFS, STFW, RTM, all of which mutated from RTFM, and compare UTSL.
But I think, orginally it is Read The Fine Manual ;)
Regards Sancar "Delifisek" Saran
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