A common question on the beginner programming mailing lists goes something like this:

have been trying to open a web page into internet explorer using the getprint command and then opening the file for internet explorer. The getprint command only downloads the code to the command window. I have used the following code and have used the getprint line before and after the internet explorer line ,

To the expert this might look similar to “How to apply a phillips head screw with a tire iron?” The obvious answer is “You don’t. You use a screwdriver.”

If you find yourself about to ask a question in this form, you are limiting yourself. Try to look for a solution that does not involve the tire iron. If inspiration doesn’t inspire you, ask the beginner programming group How to do A and leave off the limiting factor B.

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