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Subject:Reply to various thoughts of the day for June 1 From:Richard Sobocinski <"Richard_G_Sobocinski%~WHC207"@CCMAIL.PNL.GOV> Date:Thu, 2 Jun 1994 11:30:00 -0700
It is my contention that simply typing a command will not get you
anywhere
-- you have to type it *and* press Enter. So, in all the
documentation I write, I always "enter" commands (or type blah then
press Enter), and I try to make sure it's done that way in all the
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Computer Center, University of Illinois at Chicago FAX - (312)996-6834
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I have to agree with your method, Judith, especially for
novices. However, I think you could be more flexible if you
know your audience is more advanced.
