On Wed, 5 Apr 2006 18:37:27 +0200 (CEST) Michael Van Canneyt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > You really don't expect the average newbie (to freepascal) programmer to > > read the error message "Can't find unit FOO" and then expect him to *guess* > > he has to use -vu ?!?! > > Of course I do. What else do we provide -vu for ?? > > I expect EVERY programmer to have read the user's guide, > I expect every full-time developer to have read the programmer's guide. > > Otherwise, it's RTFM. I don't agree: RTFM is *not* an excuse for insightful, to-the-point, clear, not too elaborate error messages. Otherwise, we could remove all compiler error messages altogether, return an exitcode and then point to the manual. Micha _______________________________________________ fpc-pascal maillist - fpc-pascal@lists.freepascal.org http://lists.freepascal.org/mailman/listinfo/fpc-pascal
