uhm... maybe the sub directory idea is not clear. IMO it is very much needed (actually, that type of organization is need all over tech forums <smile> )
But, only where its needed. And "needed" means if the sub directory topic is big enough to support its own sub topic.
Here is an example:
* OS - Operating Systems
- Windows
-- XP
-- Windows 2000
-- Windows 98 and others
- Linux/Unix
-- Distro XYZ
-- Distro ABC
-- Distro 123
You have sub topics/forums/etc. to help organize and help people find information fast. Imagine having only one forum for Tech-Forums and ALL post where in it... could you find anything?
NOW, you can "break" down a topic too much, but TF is not even close to doing that yet
So anyway,
for Linux/Unix... I saw on other forum, they have about 10 sub topics, like
NetBSD
OpenBSD
FreeBSD
SCO
and other... But like I said before... I haven't a clue about unix or linux...
So I will leave it up to ya'll
Let me know