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      I was hoping someone would post this one it’s a classic

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    “Do not dangle the mouse by the cord or throw at co-workers.”

    “All parts of the computer should fit together easily and without force. By all means, do not use a hammer!”

    But seriously, some old UNIX workstation and server manuals come to mind as there’s no mention of Microsoft anywhere. Just a good description of how the computer is actually supposed to be used.

    Also home computer manuals and some hifi and lab equipment manuals which came with full schematics and measurement and calibration procedures. They essentially gave all users the maintenance manual and not just the dumb user one.

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      Also home computer manuals and some hifi and lab equipment manuals which came with full schematics and measurement and calibration procedures. They essentially gave all users the maintenance manual and not just the dumb user one.

      I wish this was more of a thing. Right to repair!

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    Any of the classic RFCs. I really like the way RFCs are written.

    Also, they’re extremely verbose, but the Intel x86 processor manuals are fascinating

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        I think datasheets for components are often pretty great. At least the old ones with good application information and all that.

        Then again, for a modern MCU or something there’s several books worth of information, so it won’t be on one document any more.

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    I like writing documentation for processes at work. I always aim it at the “I’m familiar with the tools but haven’t done this before” person. I always include examples of the actual commands because it is one thing to describe a command but when you see it it makes FAR more sense.

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      Lmao, didn’t notice that but I can actually see it

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    Like the picture in the post, furniture assembly. I enjoy assembling simple furniture (couches, chairs, storage, etc.) and trying to figure out the documentation, especially if it’s made in china with inaccurate instructions, missing or unlisted parts, and the entire thing not in english.

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    Aviation procedures manuals.

    You more remember documentation which sucks than a good examples.
    Sometimes is better to just read a source code.