Re: a site about using system command

If PM was to add a section devoted to system then it would eventually be force to add a section for CGI, then Templates, then File I/O, then looping, then data types, then ....

Despite PM not having this feature, and not needing to be bloated by it (IMHO), perldoc does. perldoc -f <funtion_name> will give the docs on most any function and perldoc -q <search_term> will cover a lot of the rest. So maybe what we really need is a section that has a single tutorial on how to use perldoc ;).

Update: I was kidding people. I don't think the monastery needs a section on perldoc, though if you look in Tutorials it already semi-exists.

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Re^2: a site about using system command by Fletch (Bishop) on Feb 24, 2005 at 19:27 UTC
So maybe what we really need is a section that has a single tutorial on how to use perldoc ;). HEAR, HEAR! Not that it'd do much good because there's gobs of lazy people who'd still not bother to look up basic information before posting, of course. But if there were a way of making people read something along those lines and one of the "How to ask questions" threads before they could submit their first question it might cut down on some of the inanity.	[reply]
Re^3: a site about using system command by chanio (Priest) on Feb 25, 2005 at 02:54 UTC
Well, perhaps it would help a lot to have a logical tree built with answers to basic questions about the problem, starting with the simplest questions (just like M$'s problem solver). Every answer would lead to another desission question and other useful links if the questions stop at some point. Then, a last answer link would lead to asking at the forum if there is some trouble with the questions or if the problem was not envisioned at the logical tree... .{\('v')/} C H E E R U P ! _`(___)' __________________________ Wherever I lay my KNOPPIX disk, a new FREE LINUX nation could be established.	[reply]
Re^4: a site about using system command by legato (Monk) on Feb 25, 2005 at 14:46 UTC
I would like to see something like this, which is generally termed an "Expert System" (accurately or not). However, I think the Monestary is already in pretty decent shape. I'm a big fan of the UNIX mentality -- do one thing and do it well. Adding an expert system for Perl assistance to a site focused on discussion of Perl development (which happens to include assisting neophytes) seems out of place. I happen to like the idea, though -- I'd even be willing to help implement it, as I have some experience with expert systems. If you're interested in putting some devel time into your idea, /msg me noting your interest. Anima Legato `.oO all things connect through the motion of the mind`	[reply]
Re^5: a site about using system command by chanio (Priest) on Mar 08, 2005 at 02:10 UTC
Re^6: a site about using system command by legato (Monk) on Mar 08, 2005 at 16:57 UTC
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Re^4: a site about using system command by ranjan_jajodia (Monk) on Feb 25, 2005 at 05:09 UTC
I know what to do with "M-MakeMoney" trouble shooters - stay away from them. ;-). Too much effort for making something which has always made me frustrated to the point i removed the entire OS from my home pc. The best way IMHO would be to just suggest the person to look further before coming here instead of pointing him directly to the answer. Ranjan --Let Logic Rule-- UPDATE- changed the name of something that should not have been named here :-)	[reply]