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From: Doug White <dwhite@gumbysoft.com>
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On Thu, 23 Sep 2004, Chris Laverdure wrote:

> Alright, here's an example that hit me.
>
> # /usr/sbin/config CUSTOM
> Error: Option DDB requires the following:
> Options KDB
> #

/me locks up the paint sprayer

Please see the archives for an extensive discussion of methodologies (and
bikeshed colors) on how to implement this.  But PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't
restart that discussion unless there's new information.

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