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From: "John M. Aldrich" <fighteer AT NO DOT SPAM DOT cs DOT com>
Newsgroups: comp.os.msdos.djgpp
Subject: Re: Self-moderation
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 09:20:02 -0700
Organization: Two pounds of chaos and a pinch of salt
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M. Schulter wrote:
> 
> In other words, while in some forums on some applications it may be
> appropriate to exchange posts on "undocumented features," I now realize
> that it's _not_ a good idea to report experiments in modifying DJGPP files
> not meant to be changed except strictly as directed by the docs.
> 
> Maybe this is part of "self-moderation by example" <grin>.

Now, don't go too far on an assumption here.  :)  Nobody ever claimed
that DJGPP, or its documentation, was perfect; it can sometimes be
valuable to fiddle with things in the hopes of improving them.  There
are plenty of known bugs in DJGPP and related software, and more waiting
to be discovered.  Who knows?  You might stumble on something that makes
things better for everyone.  Don't be afraid to experiment, and don't be
afraid to post.

BUT... make sure to specify that what you're doing is an experiment, is
not recommended by the docs, may not work in all cases/operating
systems/states of mind, or whatever else you feel is necessary as a
precaution.  As you found out, it's all too easy to confuse a newbie!

> BTW, thank you so much for keeping MS-DOS 6.22 a viable platform, and
> indeed a prime forum for cutting-edge 32-bit programs.

I have great respect for DJ, Eli, Charles, Robert, Shawn, Ilya, and all
the others who have dedicated themselves to the ideals of free
software.  It is a great privilege to help out this effort, in whatever
way I can.

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