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Subject:Re: Do users actually read READ.ME files? From:Arlen P Walker <Arlen -dot- P -dot- Walker -at- JCI -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 16 Jun 1999 09:41:00 -0500
Here's one data point:
I usually read the "ReadMe" file only if I encounter a problem in using the
software. On rare occasions I will read them without having first had a
problem, but that's generally only if:
a)The process I'm about to begin looks difficult, or
b)I'm bored.
Have fun,
Arlen
Chief Managing Director In Charge, Department of Redundancy Department
DNRC 224
Arlen -dot- P -dot- Walker -at- JCI -dot- Com
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