markjholmes (9/4/2013)
This seems simple enough to be a good starting point for me to contribute to the SSC community.I can take this one, Steve, if you'd like.
Sean: I think even basic articles have value; we have so many people worldwide seeking the most basic of basic knowledge.
I absolutely agree that basic knowledge is important to share. The topic and the information is extremely valuable (especially when you need to know the answer right now because production is having issues). I was merely asking if this topic is large enough for even a spackle, let alone an article.
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