Re: [2.5.48] Config.help misleading

From: Jochen Hein (jochen@jochen.org)
Date: Wed Nov 20 2002 - 11:54:26 EST


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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