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HOWTO: Read the diddlying Manual
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The information in this article applies to:
General Lamers
Prerequisites:
The ability to Read
Basic Brain Function
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SUMMARY
This article demonstrates how to read the diddlying manual, as popularised by the RTFM directive.
SYMPTOMS
After asking a truly pathetic question, you are instructed to RTFM:-
*** Lamer (~SomePunk@AOL.com) has joined #visualbasic
[10:24]
How do i [Your obvious/lame question]?
[10:25] <@oper> RTFM squeak
*** Lamer was kicked by @oper (diddlywit)
[10:27] i made a irc client!!!!!!
*** assmaster83 (~dubya@oval.whitehouse.gov) invites you to join #******
[10:27] VBg0d, c00l, i made a webbrowser!!
CAUSE
Lameness
MORE INFORMATION
Step-by-Step Procedures
Locate a Manual, either in printed form or on your MSDN CD's, if you're a punk/squeak/h4x0r and don't have the MSDN collection on disk, view the online version at msdn.microsoft.com/library/
Using either the Index or Search feature, locate a keyword relating to you're question/problem
If you're using a printed manual, flip to the page(s) as detailed in your search of the index, alternatively, if you're using the MSDN library, click the link(s) in the search results window.
Read the information. If you have problems understanding the information, read it again. Repeat until enlightenment is achieved.
REFERENCES
For additional information, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q166392 HOWTO: Read
Q147875 HOWTO: Apply for employment with McDonalds
Q171146 HOWTO: Convert absolutely everything to XML
Q181290 HOWTO: Add a #, + or .Net to your old software to keep it cutting edge
Q102496 INFO: How to use the HOWTO's HOWTO document
Additional query words: XML l33t fool handsomehunk lamer monkey semen bigAl[work] Lurve god
Version : 1.6¾
Platform : Thing to stand on
Issue type : Type of Issue
Technology : Limited
Last Reviewed: February 23, 2000
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Last Reviewed:
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