From: Martin Str|mberg <ams AT speedy DOT ludd DOT luth DOT se>
Subject: Re: problem compiling
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dave <dd001a8825 AT blueyonder DOT co DOT uk> wrote:
: I'm new to computer programming and im following instructions from a site called how stuff works which lead me to DJGPP site.
:  I'm trying to compile my first program and it warns me to make sure notepad doesn't add a file extension to my program, but every time I save the recommended program it adds .txt to my file name and I don't know how to stop it, Any Help !
: p.s. I'm using windows ME

1. Don't use notepad. (Emacs e. g. is good.)

2. Remove it in explorer. (You have to enable "show extensions" or
whatever it's called nowadays, which any sane person should.)

3. Add another "." last. Unsure if this works.


Right,

						MartinS