| From: | Don Cox |
| Date: | 12 Jan 2000 at 13:37:49 |
| Subject: | Re: 3.5 IPrefs and AFR |
From: Don Cox <doncox@enterprise.net>
On 12-Jan-00, Alex wrote:
>> I have a few tests when it comes to installing new software like
>> this. Does it do a clean install, can I install it without reading
>> the docs and can I use it without reading the docs and does it
>> function without enforcer hits or of course crashing.
> Sorry, it doesn't concern you John (or it *may* not, hehe) - I just
> find it amazing (every time again) that people don't read docs but try
> to use something they don't understand, then possibly fnck everything
> up really bad, and then go complaining publically, eg. on lists like
> these. No names tho. :)
A better method is:
1. Read the readme file to see if the software does roughly what you
want. If so,
2. Print out the docs.
3. Read them carefully to see if the program does exactly what you want.
4. Install carefully. It's probably best to do a Pretend first to allow
for idiot programmers who overwrite your latest-version libraries with
older ones
5. Close down all other programs, ready for crashes
6. Try the thing out.
7. If it's good, write to the author to thank him, or register it. This
is when you can suggest improvements.
Installing a program without reading the docs is as pointless as reading the docs
without installing the program.
Regards
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