[Remind-Fans] Subject: Newbie problem-Clarification

[Frederick Bauman]

> On Sun, Apr 02, 2006 at 07:43:01PM -0400, Frederick Bauman wrote:
>> Okay, I've successfully installed Remind on OSX 10.4. I can even use
>> tkremind, however, I cannot seem to add ANY items via CLI.  Has there
>> been a change in how to enter a simple reminder?
>> I followed the example here:  http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/ 
>> 3529
>> But I never get anything to add.  If I add something via tkremind it
>> sticks.  can someone point me to a good example of a basic entry
>> template I can make sense of?  Such as: remember to get milk today?
>
> The syntax in the linuxjournal article is correct.  How exactly are  
> you
> attempting to "add... items via CLI"?  Do you realize that  
> reminders are
> supposed to be stored in the textfile ~/.reminders ?  You can use any
> text editor to modify this file.
>
> Sorry if I've completely misjudged the depth of your understanding,  
> but
> you haven't provided much information to go on.  What commands are you
> using?  What error messages do you get?
Sorry, I thought I was quite clear.
1. When I say CLI, I am of course referring to entering items into  
Remind by typing them in the Terminal.
2. I am using the EXACT example of "REM 6 January MSG David's  
birthday." as seen in the referenced article.
3. The needed ~/.reminders file is present.  as I stated before, I  
can use tkremind to enter items.
4. When I use the syntax provided in the example I get a copy of the  
Remind Usage Options, and no item is added.
If the point of Remind is not quick entry of calendar items, how is  
it "supposed" to be utilized?
Please help, somebody.
Fred