Asking Smart Questions Was - Re: Canon FB636U scanner not working

[Scott Kitterman]

On Thursday 29 June 2006 08:26, Tony Arnold wrote:
> I'm rather curious as to why I've not had a response to this query. Am I
> just expecting too much?
>
> I realise that a response is never guaranteed on a mailing list, but
> even someone telling me I'm a complete idiot for daring to ask the
> question would be something.
>
> Or maybe I didn't ask the question in the right way. If so someone
> please tell me what I need to do to pose better questions.
>
> I only ask because it's not the first time I've asked a question and go
> no response.

Tony,

I don't have a Canon scanner, so personally I probably didn't read past the 
subject line of your original message.  The best advice I've read on asking 
questions is here:

http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Scott K