On Wed, 10 Jul 1996, Alex wrote: > On Wed, 10 Jul 1996, Daniel C. Cotey wrote: > > If you don't include a comprehensive README with your files > > newbies aren't going to download it then pester you with whiney email > > asking how to add files to a makefile so they get compiled, and varoius > > other shit that fills up your mail box. (in case you can't tell, I think > > its a good idea for people to read code to find out what it does.) > > > Deal with it. Supoorting others is a part of life. > I'll admit that haveing A readme is necissary, but detailed, step by step instructions shouldn't be needed. Case in point -- the do_scan.c code snippet simply says to tack some code onto a file and add a new skill. Nothing comprehensive about it, but thats all thats needed. If complete directions are needed, how many people are going to release code ? --- --- Daniel Cotey dccotey@mail.uccs.edu There will be a witty saying here just as soon as I have time to find one --- ---
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