> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of David Boyce > Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 11:15 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] > Subject: Re: jgc's rules for asking questions (was Re: too > simple of a problem) > > > > >If I might be so bold as to complement Paul Rules for Makefiles with > >jgc's rules for asking questions: > > > >1. Describe clearly the desired outcome > >2. Describe clearly the effect you are observing > >3. Make sure that #1 != #2 > >4. Provide the smallest possible example that illustrates the > >divergence between #1 and #2. > > 5. Do not retype, remember, or reimagine the actual outcome. Cut and > paste the relevant parts.
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