Messages in this thread | | | Subject | Re: [2.5.48] Config.help misleading | From | Jochen Hein <> | Date | Wed, 20 Nov 2002 17:54:26 +0100 |
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Skip Ford <skip.ford@verizon.net> writes:
> Jochen Hein wrote: >> Help says to say "Y" if unsure, but that isn't allowed: >> ,---- >> | UHCI HCD (most Intel and VIA) support (USB_UHCI_HCD) [N/m/?] (NEW) ? >> | > [snip] >> | 133). If unsure, say Y. >> | >> | UHCI HCD (most Intel and VIA) support (USB_UHCI_HCD) [N/m/?] (NEW) y >> `---- > > Did you choose to make USB support a module?
Yes.
> If you said 'y' to USB > support, then you should have a 'y' option above. However, you most > likely said 'm' for USB support so 'm' is all you can do for this > because it depends on it. Had you said 'n' to USB support, you wouldn't > be able to select 'y' or 'm' for the above.
So, what should the help text say? I propose "If unsure, say M". That should get it right more often than the current text. Or perhaps your explanation should be included. I think that's even better. Randy?
Jochen
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