FAQ guidelines

RISC OS FAQ Guidelines

• Only entries that are relevant to machines from RiscPC onwards and the versions of RISC OS in those machines, unless a comparison is being made. This FAQ is in reference to current information and versions of RISC OS. For historical information, see the csa.* FAQ.
• The item really should be a "Frequently Asked Question". If it's obscure or not asked often then it might be better in an article of its own on riscos.info.
• Lengthy items too, should be on their own page, then provide a link in this FAQ to them.
• Be as accurate as you can. Names, places, dates and people all help, as do external references. Check your spelling.
• Items must be current. Try to avoid references to legacy software that isn't being developed and to websites which haven't been updated in a long time.
• Sub-topics deserve their own FAQ. There is already a RISC OS C Programming FAQ.
• If you have a question, but don't know the answer or don't feel confident to provide, give the question anyway. Someone else may be able to provide a response.

Guidelines for citing

• When citing the Wiki version of the FAQ, please include the date and time of the revision to which you refer. This information remains static even when the FAQ is updated, which means others can find the information you were referring to even if it is later edited or vandalised.
• To provide a link to a specific historical version of the FAQ, click on the history tab, and copy the link you require from the history page. For example, the FAQ version as of 17:46 22 Sep 2006 may be selected with the following link: http://www.riscos.info/index.php?title=RISC_OS_FAQ&oldid=1407