FWIW, I began writing a "IPCT Noob's Basic Networking" last year but have struggled to keep it on-target and keep the size down. It's not intended to be comprehensive but instead a step-by-step guide to help set up and configure IP cameras, PC's etc. from a network standoint. It will contain no info on camera settings regarding exposure settings or optmizing night and/or LPR operation. I'm leaving that up to those that know that much better than myself.
I tend to get verbose, likely attributed to over 30 years of writing technical articles to train others in the signals and lighting field and writing special provisions and job specifications for county and city projects. When writing such content there is little room, if any, for technical mistakes or content errors that come back to bite you in the ass.
Speaking for myself, I'm a hands-on person and if a guide is too long I won't read it. Not necessarily a good trait but I'm being honest here. So for the benefit of others out there like me, I'll try my best to keep it concise and on-point with no padding.....but not so short as to leave out what I consider the most valuable points.
This recent bout with rectal cancer is another wrench being thrown into the works but I'm hoping that I will feel like working on it since my immune system will be in the toilet soon and I'll spending lots of time here at home. Today, Jan. 29th will be day 8 of my radiation and chemo-therapy. I go everyday for 5 weekdays and have the weekend off. The initial plan is for 25 days of treatment and then they'll see if the tumor has shrunk enough to remove it.
Right now I don't feel too bad, appetite and energy level OK but my arthritis is flaring up in hands, shoulders, feet and lower back. My biggest issue is diarrhea which wife tells me is only going to get worse.....great.....something to look forward to.
