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Date:	Thu, 27 Jan 2005 17:36:21 -0800
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Larry Hall wrote:
> At 02:10 PM 1/26/2005, you wrote:
> >I will be adding
> >doc to the webpage talking about the perils of downgrading, but in truth
> >this subject should be noted in the normal FAQ concerning reverting to
> >the previous version as well.
> 
> The Cygwin FAQ doesn't seem to be the right place for the Cygwin
> version of this information though.  Maybe the UG is?  Joshua, what's your
> thoughts on this?

I agree with Peter that the this is a common problem on any OS, but I
try not to put any generic good ideas in the FAQ, only ones specific to 
Cygwin. Sort-of the same thing with the User's Guide, the reader is 
expected to have a certain level of computer knowledge and common 
sense.

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