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Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 15:47:06 -0700 (PDT)
From: Earnie Boyd <earnie_boyd AT yahoo DOT com>
Subject: Re: A standard bug-reporting program for cygwin
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--- Chris Faylor <cgf AT cygnus DOT com> wrote:
> I'd like to set up a shell script or program which could be run to generate
> text to be sent to the cygwin mailing list.
> 
> It would ask a limited number of questions and generate a text file
> appropriate
> for mailing here.
> 
>   My idea would be for the script to run 'cygcheck -r -s -v' and then ask
> 
>   What program is causing problems (e.g., gcc, bash, awk, etc)?
> 
>   Describe the problem in detail (a simple test case would be appreciated):
> 
>   Enter the name of any associated files needed to generate the problem.
>   .
>   .
>   .
>   Created file xxx.  Please send this file to cygwin AT sources DOT redhat DOT com with
> the
>   subject "bug report".
> 
> Does this make sense?  My goal is to cut down on the back and forth of the "I
> can
> provide details if necessary".  "Yes.  Provide details."
> 

But that would take all of the fun out of trashing the meaningless question.
;^)  It's a needed item, go for it.

Cheers,

=====
Earnie Boyd
mailto:earnie_boyd AT yahoo DOT com

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