RE: [Dev-C++] (no subject)

[Jay B. <jay...@ni...>]

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Was that really needed?

Don't help, if you don't want to help.
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You'r eprobably one of those guys who got his feelings hurt when someone
told them to RTFM or STFW, aren't you? Honestly, I'd rather teach a man
to fish any day. He will learn more. There are thousands of tutorials on
C++ programming on the web and any new programmer would gain value from
them and the ability to find them. You didn't help out either, did you?
Don't throw rocks unless you want them thrown back.

Here is some sage advice from another list...

1. Try http://www.google.com  Searching for "C++ YOUR QUERY" may fetch
your relevant information within the first 10 results.

2. There is a searchable archive of the mailing list discussion online.
Many of the common topics are discussed
repeatedly, and you may get answer to your query from the earlier
discussions.=20

For example: One of the repeatedly discussed question in the list is
"Best C++ compiler". Everyone has his/her favourite editor. You can get
all the opinions by going through the list archives.=20

3. If you are stuck with code and do not understand what is wrong,
instead of posting the whole shebang, post the relevant portion of the
code

4. Provide a clear descriptive subject line. Avoid general subjects like
"Help!!", "A Question" etc. Especially avoid blank subjects.=20

5. When you want to start a new topic, open a new mail composer and
enter the mailing list address instead of replying to an existing thread
and replacing the subject and body with your message.

6. It's always a good idea to post back to the list once you've solved
your problem. People usually add [SOLVED] to the subject line of their
email when posting solutions. By posting your solution you're helping
the next person with the same question.=20

7. Ask smart questions http://catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

8. Do not send your email to the list with attachments. If you don't
have a place to upload your code, try the many pastebin websites (such
as www.pastebin.com).=20

9. "Because it is hard to read."
   "Why?"
   "Top-postng is bad."