RE: jgc's rules for asking questions (was Re: too simple of a problem)

[PATTON, BILLY \(SBCSI\)]

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> Subject: Re: jgc's rules for asking questions (was Re: too 
> simple of a problem)
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> >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.

Unless your crappy windoze mail tool truncates lines

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