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Re: A standard bug-reporting program for cygwin
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- Subject: Re: A standard bug-reporting program for cygwin
- From: Earnie Boyd <earnie_boyd at yahoo dot com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 15:47:06 -0700 (PDT)
--- Chris Faylor <cgf@cygnus.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@sources.redhat.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@yahoo.com
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