The zero'th law of make :) IA would be pleased :) > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Paul D. Smith > Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 11:34 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: jgc's rules for asking questions (was Re: too > simple of aproblem) > > > %% 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 > > -- > -------------------------------------------------------------- > ----------------- > Paul D. Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Find some GNU make tips at: > http://www.gnu.org http://make.paulandlesley.org > "Please remain calm...I may be mad, but I am a > professional." --Mad Scientist > > > _______________________________________________ > Help-make mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/help-make >
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