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Add clarification note on code copy/pasting

Alois Mahdal 8 years ago
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  *  Unless you are pasting *output*, avoid prompt char (`$`, `%`, `%`)
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  *  Unless you are pasting *output*, avoid prompt char (`$`, `%`, `%`)
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     in order to provide code that can be copied.  To convey the need of
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     in order to provide code that can be copied.  To convey the need of
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     root privilege, mention that in surrounding text or use *sudo*.
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     root privilege, mention that in surrounding text or use *sudo*.
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+    Note that this does not mean that code *should* be copied around
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+    to a productive environment, but in most cases it's good if reader
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+    can *try it out* the snippet.  Know your audience and use your best
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+    judgment.