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Subject: -28- What is a good approach to take in looking for
resources?
Date: 07 May 1993 00:00:01 EST
The following is a recommended list of steps to take when searching
for a resource, binding, behavior, etc.
1) Look in the 4.0 Transition Guide.
2) Look in /usr/tutor/Customize.
3) Look in /usr/demos.
4) Look in ~4Dgifts. (Available with the development option.)
5) If the client you are interested in is a GL client, see the
man page for GLRESOURCES.
6) Look in /usr/lib/X11/app-defaults/ClientName.
7) Look in /usr/lib/X11/system.* .
8) Look through the man page for the client you are interested in.
9) Look in O'Reilly & Associates Vol. III. It has many gems
pertaining to standard X clients.
10) Look in the documentation that came with your application.
11) Look in the OSF Motif manuals.
12) Post to comp.windows.x if you can not find
an answer using steps 1 through 11.
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