I think generally if a question isn't answered it is because nobody knows the answer, which I think
is a good idea. If I don't know an answer, then instead of giving the person wrong or useless
information, then I just don't answer. If someone doesn't get any response at all then remember that
the web is a wonderful thing, and there is bound to be information out there that answers your
question.
Remember all support is voluntary, and it takes time and effort to provide accurate information and
e-mails like this.
Also there are newsgroups available that also have people who are willing to answer C++ (but not
necessarily Dev-C++) questions, and there is bound to be someone who can answer your specific
problem. I think there is a gcc community who are willing to answer questions to do the compiler,
etc...
Sometimes people do ask a question about a problem without truly trying to solve it for themselves.
I know that a newbie can't always spot what seems obvious to me and others, but sometimes a little
effort and investigation with a good reference will sort things out.
Then there is the mailer who says something doesn't work, and doesn't give any information (usualy
code) for anyone to look at. At the other end of the spectrum is the coder who posts an entire
application when a problem is only on one class or function. However enough of my rant, I'm sorry
that you feel that you aren't getting any support from this little community, we do try!
Jason.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marcantonio Magnarapa" <mar...@ma...>
To: <dev...@li...>
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 11:09 PM
Subject: R: [Dev-C++] Screw Dev Im on Visual C++!!!! WOOHOO! too all you losers out there that use
Dev
I do not appreciate the way he has chosen to show his discomfort, but I really agree with his
disappointment. The program (althought it is just a mere front-end) is ok, the community is support
is (to say the least) weak. Questions aren't usually answered; programming questions are blatantly
ignored. Sure, nobody paid for it and no support is guaranteed. But that's just what users are
getting: no support at all.
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