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Re:What are the differences between OpenBSD and Linux? by kryptiskt on Tuesday May 28, 2019 @08:38AM (#20029412)
That GNU hates man pages and instead provides documentation in an obscure and long-winded format is part of the problem, not an excuse.
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Re:What are the differences between OpenBSD and Linux? by busterarm on Tuesday May 28, 2019 @08:46AM (#20029455)
Worse, it fails the "requires an internet connection" test.

Raise your hand if good man pages have helped you out of a fubar situation. raises hand

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Re:What are the differences between OpenBSD and Linux? by teddyh on Tuesday May 28, 2019 @08:48AM (#20029469)
The Info documentation is installable locally, and is perfectly readable without an Internet connection with a suitable tool, like Emacs.
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