PCI Forum

Internet Mailing List - Purpose

This Internet mailing list is provided to help in the distribution of pertinent information regarding the PCI bus, as specified by the PCI Special Interest Group (PCI-SIG). The PCI bus has suddenly become one of the most important developments in the computer industry.

The topics for discussion may be anything of general interest to members of the PCI-SIG group. The orientation is technical, but may also include non-technical subjects such as marketing if there is an interest. Ideally, The Dini Group wants to promote PCI compatibility between various vendors products. This will benefit everyone in the SIG group.

This mailing list is *not* the official information dissemination for the PCI-SIG group. Ideas and information presented on this list are the products of individuals only, and are implicitly provided without warranty. The PCI-SIG documents, such as the specification and updates, that are mailed to SIG members by the PCI-SIG group are the only authoritative source of information on the PCI bus.

Another area we wish to avoid is silicon product specific and BIOS implementation issues, such as specifications, bugs, workarounds, etc., unless specific vendors decide to dedicate an FAE to following up on the postings to the list. I expect most vendors will not want to do this, since they have already established mechanisms for dispensing information on their products, and will probably wish to keep closer control over proprietary information. (This is not to say that individual product names will not come up in conversation.)

List Owner

This list is operated by Seunghun T. Lee ( seunghun@dinigroup.com) of The Dini Group. If you have trouble getting on the list, call Seunghun T. Lee at (858) 454-3419, or FAX at (858) 454-1728.

Who May Participate

This list is open to all parties, although the list owners reserve the right to remove individuals who violate the rules of etiquette, (see below) or whose e-mail addresses generate excessive bounce messages. PCI-SIG membership is not required but is encouraged.

Mailing List Subscription

The mailing lists can be accessed at http://www.dinigroup.com/mailman/listinfo.

PCI-SIG Mailing List Etiquette

The normal Internet rules for etiquette apply. Briefly, this means the following:

  • No flaming. It is OK to disagree, but do so constructively. If personal insults start appearing, I will have to intercede. Also, slander and libelous slander will be acted upon immediately.
  • "Proper" language only. I don't think anyone on this list is likely to hide under their desk because they see a four letter word, but I prefer a professional environment and I think most of the people in the PCI-SIG group do as well.
  • Keep posts short and to the point. If you quote someone from a previous post, don't simply include the entire text, particularly if it is long. Summarize quotes to make your post meaningful and readable.
  • If English is your primary language, take the time to spell it right. Be tolerant of posters who are doing us a favor by participating when English is not their primary language.
  • Format posts for no more than 70 characters a line. Some Internet access software tends to send a whole paragraph as a single line. If you see this happen to your post, take the time to figure out how your software works.
  • Keep signature files under control.

Finally, keep in mind that although there are many knowledgeable and helpful individuals on this list, they cannot provide free consulting. Many on this list has his or hers own company's products to support as a first priority. There is nothing wrong with posting a question, but there is also no obligation on the part of any one person to provide an answer.

Suggestions welcome. Volunteers to maintain a FAQ (frequently asked questions list) will be pounced upon.