Re: FAQ_MSWIN patch: clarify instructions

Should any part of this patch be applied?

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Daniel Convissor wrote:
> Greetings:
>
> I'm a long time MySQL/Windows user and have a very popular tutorial page
> on the subject: http://www.analysisandsolutions.com/code/mybasic.htm
>
> I have been wanting to try out PostgreSQL for some time. The need to do
> some cross-platform testing has finally spurred me to take the plunge.
> The new 7.4 release via Cygwin has made this a far simpler objective
> (thanks to everyone who made this possible!).
>
> While doing the install and during subsequent use, I ran into some
> gotchas. Fortunately, I was able to figure out what was going on and got
> everything working... eventually.
>
> I have put together a patch for FAQ_MSWIN which will help future users
> avoid these hitches. I hope this helps.
>
> If y'all need clarification of why these steps were added, don't hesitate
> to ask. I've subscribed to the list, so there's no need to cc me.
>
> Enjoy,
>
> --Dan
>
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