Date: Sun, 17 Aug 1997 19:53:26 +0300 (IDT)
From: Eli Zaretskii <eliz AT is DOT elta DOT co DOT il>
To: Yojimbo <yojimbo AT ix DOT netcom DOT com>
cc: djgpp AT delorie DOT com, "M. Schulter" <mschulter AT  DOT value DOT net>
Subject: Re: Capturing DJGPP mesages to a file
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On Fri, 15 Aug 1997, Yojimbo wrote:

> M. Schulter wrote:
> > 
> > Yojimbo (yojimbo AT popd DOT ix DOT netcom DOT com) wrote:
> > : Unlike the redir utility provided with djgpp, script sends the output to
> > : BOTH the screen and the file.
> > 
> > This is just to note that your viewpoint is in accord with Section 6.10 of
> > my rather dated version of the DJGPP FAQ, which also specifically notes
> > this advantage of script over other solutions, including redir
>
> Boy, I am SO RELIEVED to find that my humble opinion is OK with the HOLY
> WRIT.

I'm afraid you have misunderstood Margo's message.  It was meant to
gently tell everybody (including the person whom you told about
SCRIPT) that looking into the FAQ could save time, because it already
includes replies to many questions posted here.  Personally, I don't
see anything wrong with that.

IMHO, it always helps to take a moment and re-read the message you
want to reply to, reflect on its possible meaning, and give its author
some benefit of a doubt, before posting an offending reply (unless
that's your goal, which I guess it's not).
 
> I want to be a groupie just like you.  Whose boots do I have to lick?  
> Is there a section of the DJGPP FAQ that covers that too?  Does the
> DJGPP FAQ list any dietary restrictions, and on what days of the week is
> one to avoid compilation?  Is it true that the DJGPP FAQ teaches that
> BASIC is a sin?
> 
> WE need no other writ!  For those books that disagree with the DJGPP FAQ
> are heresy, and those that agree with it are fawning redundancies!

Did anybody say something to suggest that the FAQ is some kind of
wholy scripture?  Did anybody on this forum prevent you from posting
your opinions?  Does the FAQ implies something along these lines?  If
so, please tell us, so we could correct this ASAP.

If not, please try to refrain from offending people who are doing
their best to help you and other DJGPP users.  Speaking for myself, I
don't want no groopies and no wholy shrines; but I sure as heck don't
deserve such offence in a public place, either.