🚀 go-pugleaf

This is something I wrote in 1984, when I first started using a Rainbow,
and rapidly became *very* frustrated at the documentation. I posted this
to rec.humor a month or so ago; someone suggested I post it here as well.


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The Advanced User's Guide to the DEC Rainbow PC100 User's Guide

CONTENTS

Chapter 1. Introduction..................2
  How to Use this Book...................2
  How to Get Help........................3
  Book Organization......................5
  Conventions Used.......................43

Chapter 2. Getting Started...............76
  Chapter 2 Layout.......................76
  How Chapter 2 Differs from Chapter 1...88
  How to use the Rainbow On/Off Switch...94
  Using the "Return" key.................112
  What To Do Next........................120

Chapter 3.  Using the User's Guide.......143
  How to Use Chapter 3...................143
  Detailed Description of Chapter 3......165
  Why Chapter 3 Is So Important..........185
  How To Get Help Using Chapter 3........190
  Summary of Chapter 3...................192
  What To Do Next........................195

Chapter 4.  Advanced User................202
  Intended Reader........................202
  What To Do Next........................202

Appendix A. Using a Book.................203

Index....................................302



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Chapter 1.  Introduction

  In this chapter, you will read an introduction.  It also provides
some practical experience in using a book.  If you are unfamiliar
with the use of a book, refer to Appendix A, Using a Book.

How To Use This Book

  To use this book, you must begin by doing the following:

    1. Buy the Advanced User's Guide to The Rainbow PC100 User's
       Guide, DEC part number G45-435600123-TRY09879-34563-2-12

    2. Remove the Guide from its box.  This is most easily done
       by a) opening the box, b) grasping the Guide with your
       right hand, and c) pulling the Guide from the box.

    3. Turn to Chapter 1, page 2. Look for the place that
     says "4. Begin reading...."

    4. Begin reading.  Complete details on how to read may be
       found in any Elementary School education.

How To Get Help

  If at any time you need assistance with this Guide call the DEC help
number.  Complete details on how to use a telephone to call DEC may be
found in the manual, How To Use a Telephone to Call DEC.