Re: [coldsync-hackers] coldsync install and perl

[JD Smith <jdsmith@astro.cornell.edu>]

Matt Cashner wrote:
> 
> ok. let me ask this question before i work any further:
> if i fix this problem and produce a patch, will it be accepted?

Allow me to say what Andrew is to polite to.  He's put a lot of work
into ColdSync, and, while any suggestion or help is appreciated, being
rude will not get you very far.  He doesn't owe you anything, and he has
little reason to accomodate you if you can't show even basic civility.  

In case you've never learned how to make polite suggestions, here is an
outline (fill in the blanks):

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I've found a problem with ColdSync which occurs when ________.  You can
replicate this problem by setting __________.  It affects those
installations which _____________.  It's possible the issue is due to
_____________.  A suggested fix would be to _________________.   A patch
implementing this is attached.  Thanks for your help.
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Give that a try next time and you may find a more willing audience.

JD

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