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22 points

Linc Davis doesn't get nearly enough acknowledgment

So, I've had a few occasions to post questions on these forums, but more often when I have a problem I find that someone else has already worked it out, and quite often the best answers keep coming from the same source: Linc Davis - the admin's hero. This guy is everywhere, patiently dealing with all of Apple's foibles as well as our own, wading through the thousand lines of code posted by unfortunate newbs, and generally putting out a big ol' smackdown of clear-minded brilliance from which we all benefit on a regular basis.

If you're one of those many for whom Linc's work has made even a smattering of difference, then please give a shout out to this largely unsung hero.

Thanks all,

Paul W.

a.k.a picoscope

Network Administrator

Breitenbush Hot Springs

Detroit, Oregon

XServe RAID, Mac OS X (10.6.4), null

Posted on Aug 3, 2014 12:20 PM

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léonie

Level 10

195,191 points

Posted on Aug 3, 2014 1:22 PM

Linc Davis is an outstanding member here and has contributed brilliant solutions. Thank you for acknowledging this. 🙂

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Dec 18, 2014 3:13 PM in response to maxdog_extreme

maxdog_extreme wrote:

Linc Davis is the pseudo profile for a think tank team of Apple Geniuses.

Whoever Linc is, he is godsend! If Linc is a team of Apple Geniuses, they really deserve their name. If he/she is an individual, he/she is a Linus Thorvalds level pro. Trillions thanks and Merry Christmas!

Dec 19, 2014 12:19 AM in response to Picoscope

I agree,

Many more people also need a great tap on the shoulder too.

I Hope people would take care of putting the "This helped me" and "this solved My problem" as well as coming back to tell how they solved their own more often.

Often, I really wonder why I bought so many OS X Server e-books ...

... maybe I should just have to compiled Linc's work.

François

Dec 19, 2014 2:34 PM in response to HannuVaakuna

It's a joke!! I thought Linc might get a kick out of it if he's still reading these.

That's why I put thanks Linc at the end.

plcmms

Level 1

33 points

Jan 3, 2015 6:41 PM in response to maxdog_extreme

Ditto!

I came across this thread when I was searching the name "Linc Davis" trying to get more information about this person. He ("he" is being assumed) has intentionally, and unintentionally, helped me so many times I just had to know how he gets his knowledge of Mac.

I have to put Linc up there with Thomas Reed, James Pond (R.I.P.), and Topher Kessler. I live in a retirement community and it is because of individuals such as these that I am able to help so many other people with their Macs.

Thank you!

DrpabloC

Level 1

4 points

Jan 5, 2015 3:44 PM in response to Picoscope

Completely agree!

Linc you are Legend! Linc you are Legend!! LINC YOU ARE LEGEND!!!

You and your benevolent post saved my MacBookPro from the evil MacKeeper trojan/popup/viral embedded stuff.

Cleared it all with your kind help, thanks so much!

Will buy you a few pints next time you're in UK, promise!

hvail

Level 1

21 points

Feb 24, 2015 5:37 AM in response to Picoscope

LInc Davis is without a doubt the pinnacle of information in the Apple Forums. He was instrumental in helping me set up my OSX Server. Without his patience and knowledge I would never have been able to accomplish the setup and execution required to make it run properly.

Fthat or that and many other answers Linc, I thank you.

Mar 17, 2015 8:13 AM in response to Picoscope

Glad to see so many users giving adulation to Linc Davis!

Linc Davis is a legend!

Everything he prescribed, was clear, understandable, easily followed and WORKED!

My wife and I are three dubyas Rusty Rover Tours dot com in Prince Edward Island. If / when Linc comes to Prince Edward Island as a visitor or guest (I presume he is not an Islander) he and his entourage will be given a complimentary tour of Our Island.

@drpabloc - Nice to see your offer of a tangible thanks to Linc as well!

Apr 3, 2015 2:14 PM in response to Picoscope

Thank you Linc! you resolved many of my past issues with mac.

hexdiy

Level 1

60 points

Apr 15, 2015 5:11 PM in response to usedtowork

Lets face it: Sir Linc Davis is a global Mac guru, and should by rights get an allocation from Apple. Surely they can afford it.

May 22, 2015 6:14 PM in response to Picoscope

I agree that Linc's answers are easy to understand and chock full of useful information!

ghill47

Level 1

4 points

Jun 25, 2015 12:38 PM in response to Picoscope

An amazingly brilliant problem solver ... and one dedicated Dude .... without doubt! Can certainly serve as an inspiration to those who sit on the fence, realizing that they probably have something to offer their community, but they just never quite get around to it ... oops! .. I'm very sorry. I didn't mean to talk about myself in this post! :-)

Thanks for the inspiration, Linc!

Max Jammer

Jul 4, 2015 12:52 PM in response to Picoscope

Just want to join the parade. Thanks Linc - your answers have helped me a lot of times.

Jul 4, 2015 7:40 PM in response to OConnorStP

Another fan of Linc Davis has joined the shower of accolades.

Jul 25, 2015 4:06 AM in response to Linc Davis

yeah i too had wondered who is this **** Linc Davis and why has he got that fine Beethoven avatar. your responses on innumerable glitches have been invaluable.

Jul 25, 2015 3:57 PM in response to Picoscope

Thank you, Linc! Without your work, I wouldn't be here. First and last place to search for solutions.

Linc Davis doesn't get nearly enough acknowledgment