%% David Boyce <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>> If I might be so bold as to complement Paul Rules for Makefiles with
>> jgc's rules for asking questions:
You forgot:
0. Always provide the version of GNU make you're using and the type and
version of your operating system. Don't assume that, just because
you asked a different question yesterday and included this info
there, we will remember it today.
>> 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.
db> 5. Do not retype, remember, or reimagine the actual outcome. Cut and
db> paste the relevant parts.
%% "PATTON, BILLY \(SBCSI\)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
pb> Unless your crappy windoze mail tool truncates lines
Corollary to Rule #5:
If you're going to be asking for help on technical subjects, for the
Deity's sake *get a decent email client first*!
:-p :-)
If you really want to know how to ask good questions you can also read
ESR's "How To Ask Questions The Smart Way":
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
Also, "How to Report Bugs Effectively" is a decent read:
http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/bugs.html
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