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support.md: Refer to the wiki for printed manuals (including newer versions). Other minor improvments.

author	Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com>
date	Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:15:12 +0200
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5 e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	1 ---
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96 e7efa40deb17 Fix URLs, Images, Titles to be up with Alex original style. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 95 diff changeset	3 title: Support/Help
5 e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	4 menu: true
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94 e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	7 If you need help using Octave, you have many options, from reading
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	8 the Octave manual, asking for help on the mailing lists, chatting
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	9 online with other Octave users, or paying for [commercial support][1].
5 e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	10
94 e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	11 The Octave community is a loosely organized association of
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	12 volunteers. Your interactions with the community will be better
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	13 if you have the [right expectations about the support options][2]
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	14 available to you.
5 e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	15
94 e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	16 [1]: {{ "commercial-support.html" \| relative_url }}
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	17 [2]: {{ "support-expectations.html" \| relative_url }}
5 e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	18
94 e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	19
5 e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	20
94 e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	21 # Documentation
5 e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	22
95 25149c27c794 Removed Octicons dependeny. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 94 diff changeset	23 There is an [Online Manual][3] and a [PDF Version][4] of the comprehensive
153 9509958fe5d0 support.md: Refer to the wiki for printed manuals (including newer versions). Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 136 diff changeset	24 ~1000 page manual. This full documentation of Octave is generated directly
95 25149c27c794 Removed Octicons dependeny. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 94 diff changeset	25 from the Texinfo source files that are distributed along with every copy of
25149c27c794 Removed Octicons dependeny. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 94 diff changeset	26 the Octave source code. The complete text of the manual is also available
25149c27c794 Removed Octicons dependeny. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 94 diff changeset	27 at the Octave prompt using the `doc` command.
5 e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	28
153 9509958fe5d0 support.md: Refer to the wiki for printed manuals (including newer versions). Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 136 diff changeset	29 You can [order printed versions of the Octave manual][5] to support the
9509958fe5d0 support.md: Refer to the wiki for printed manuals (including newer versions). Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 136 diff changeset	30 development of GNU Octave.
5 e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	31
94 e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	32 [3]: {{ site.docs_url }}
136 aaf612aece2b Use https URLs where possible Mike Miller <mtmiller@octave.org> parents: 105 diff changeset	33 [4]: {{ "octave.pdf" \| relative_url }}
153 9509958fe5d0 support.md: Refer to the wiki for printed manuals (including newer versions). Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 136 diff changeset	34 [5]: {{ site.wiki_url }}/Publications_using_Octave#Printed_manuals
5 e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	35
94 e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	36
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	37 # Octave Wiki and FAQ
5 e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	38
94 e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	39 The [Octave Wiki][6] is a great place to look for information about
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	40 things that are not covered in the manual, or other transient topics
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	41 (Google Summer of Code, Octave Conferences, etc.).
5 e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	42
94 e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	43 Additionally, the wiki contains a list of
153 9509958fe5d0 support.md: Refer to the wiki for printed manuals (including newer versions). Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 136 diff changeset	44 [frequently asked questions (FAQ)][7].
5 e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	45
94 e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	46 [6]: {{ site.wiki_url }}
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	47 [7]: {{ site.faq_url }}
5 e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	48
94 e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	49
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	50 # Contacting the user community
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	51
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	52 - Mailing List:
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	53 If your question isn't answered in the FAQ, the manual, or the Wiki,
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	54 the [`{{ site.help_email }}`][8] mailing list is a good resource.
5 e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	55
94 e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	56 You can also [subscribe][9] to `{{ site.help_email }}` or try to search in the
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	57 mailing list archive for an answer:
105 c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	58
94 e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	59 <form action="http://octave.1599824.n4.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp">
105 c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	60 <div class="row">
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	61 <div class="columns medium-12">
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	62 <div class="row collapse">
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	63 <div class="columns medium-7">
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	64 <input name="macro" value="search_page" type="hidden">
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	65 <input name="node" value="1599825" type="hidden">
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	66 <input id="query" name="query" size="25" placeholder="Search in {{ site.help_email }} archive">
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	67 </div>
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	68 <div class="columns medium-3">
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	69 <select name="days">
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	70 <option value="0" selected="">all dates</option>
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	71 <option value="1">past 24 hours</option>
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	72 <option value="7">past week</option>
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	73 <option value="30">past month</option>
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	74 <option value="90">past 3 months</option>
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	75 <option value="180">past 6 months</option>
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	76 <option value="365">past year</option>
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	77 </select>
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	78 </div>
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	79 <div class="columns medium-2">
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	80 <input class="button postfix" value="Search" type="submit">
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	81 </div>
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	82 </div>
c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	83 </div>
96 e7efa40deb17 Fix URLs, Images, Titles to be up with Alex original style. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 95 diff changeset	84 </div>
105 c4c45ae9d0d0 Improve responsive layout of help-mailing-list search. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 103 diff changeset	85 </form>
94 e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	86
95 25149c27c794 Removed Octicons dependeny. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 94 diff changeset	87 <div class="row ">
103 34cd51c807b1 Some code refactoring. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 96 diff changeset	88 <div class="columns small-12">
34cd51c807b1 Some code refactoring. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 96 diff changeset	89 <div class="panel callout">
34cd51c807b1 Some code refactoring. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 96 diff changeset	90 Please do <strong>not</strong> send any bug reports to the
34cd51c807b1 Some code refactoring. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 96 diff changeset	91 <samp>{{ site.help_email }}</samp> mailing list.
34cd51c807b1 Some code refactoring. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 96 diff changeset	92 Most Octave users do not want to receive bug reports.
34cd51c807b1 Some code refactoring. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 96 diff changeset	93 </div>
34cd51c807b1 Some code refactoring. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 96 diff changeset	94 </div>
96 e7efa40deb17 Fix URLs, Images, Titles to be up with Alex original style. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 95 diff changeset	95 </div>
5 e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	96
94 e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	97 - IRC Chat:
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	98 Too impatient for email? You can find Octave developers and users on the
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	99 [`{{ site.irc_channel }}` channel][10] at [`{{ site.irc_network }}`][11].
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	100 The atmosphere is relaxed and chat isn't restricted to matters strictly
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	101 pertaining to Octave.
5 e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	102
94 e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	103 [8]: mailto:{{ site.help_email }}
e8fc61e077fc Merged closed branch "kai" into default. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 92 diff changeset	104 [9]: https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/help-octave
136 aaf612aece2b Use https URLs where possible Mike Miller <mtmiller@octave.org> parents: 105 diff changeset	105 [10]: https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=octave&uio=MT1mYWxzZSYyPXRydWUmMTI9dHJ1ZQda
aaf612aece2b Use https URLs where possible Mike Miller <mtmiller@octave.org> parents: 105 diff changeset	106 [11]: https://freenode.net

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