At 13:25 03/06/2001, you wrote:
>There are two major forms of documentation, online help text and printed
>manuals. There are strong proponents of both. However if you look at the
>questions asked on this list it is completely obvious that almost no one
>reads the printed manuals.

There is an expression in the IT industry, "RTFM".  One interpretation of 
this is:  Read that fine Manual.  Other variations exist, depending on the 
level of annoyance of the person being asked for help about a basic issue.

It *is* a fine manual, folks.  Do read it.


Barry L. Newton,
Greater Sandy Spring Green Space


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