> This is another question about the golf, isn't it? We've > been asked not to post our solutions to the list, but > what is the etiquette about asking for help on golf- > related topics while the competition is still running? > I'm new to this list, so someone give me some guidance...
If you need help on a specific special var or option then I guess it's okay to ask. The action of asking implies: A. You aren't a Golf Pro (yet) B. You need extra help The pros have already scoured every reference on special vars etc that they can get their hands on. Beginners should look VERY carefully at: perl -h perldoc perlvar perldoc perlrun Asking about regexs might be slightly different, since *sometimes* there can be length optimisations that someone else might not have spotted. It is the "Fun With Perl" mailing list after all... Jonathan Paton __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com