From ab9cdec0ab8daccc87dc1f0515ba86a1b5c32b87 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: proledatarian Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:10:19 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update howto.md --- howto.md | 21 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+) diff --git a/howto.md b/howto.md index 8b13789..dbf14af 100644 --- a/howto.md +++ b/howto.md @@ -1 +1,22 @@ +You want to play the latest cracked game on Linux, but something is not working? Fine, you came to right place to ask for help. +But please, **provide some basic information** about your computer's hardware (like your CPU, RAM, GPU, etc.) and software (distribution and it's version, Wine/Lutris/Proton version, relevant driver's version, etc.). + +The AutoModerator will post a comment below your post, which reads the following: + +>Please make sure to include information about your system's hardware and software, describe your issue and use the correct flair. +> +>The tool [inxi](https://github.com/smxi/inxi) can output all necessary information about your system using *inxi -Fazi*, this [article](https://rtech.support/books/how-to-and-guides/page/how-to-describe-a-technical-problem) on how to describe a technical problem borrowed from [r/TechSupport](https://www.reddit.com/r/TechSupport) might help you as well. +> +>Also check out the [introductory post](https://www.reddit.com/r/LinuxCrackSupport/comments/mfdjrk/welcome_to_linux_crack_support/) of this subreddit, especially the [wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/LinuxCrackSupport/wiki/index) or the latest [matrix room](https://www.reddit.com/r/LinuxCrackSupport/comments/rvucox/announcement_we_have_an_official_matrix_room/). + +So please read this comment and act according to it. The linked [article](https://rtech.support/books/how-to-and-guides/page/how-to-describe-a-technical-problem) is not only very short, but also very informative - you should definitely give it a read before you post. Here's an even shorter wrap-up anyway: + +1. Think about your problem: Ask yourself things like, what have you done prior to the problem occurring and include it in your post. +2. Gather information: As mentioned above, include information about hardware, software and the problem itself. +3. Choose a title: Be descriptive, so that others know whether they can help you, by only glancing at the title. +4. Conclusion: Your post should contain information from 1. and 2. and what you've tried already. Remember that people here are volunteers, so be kind, patient and thankful. + +You won't get much help from other people, if you don't **provide a minimum of useful information** on your problem. We don't have a crystal ball and as much as we all love to help each other, it can be exhausting sometimes to ask for every piece of information. + +*You will only get answers as good as your post is.*