\begin{funcdesc}{open}{filename\optional{, mode\optional{, buffersize}}}
Open the file \var{filename} as a can of Spam. The optional
-\var{mode} and \var{buffersize} arguments specify the read-write mode
+\var{mode} and \var{buffersize} arguments specify the read/write mode
(\code{'r'} (default) or \code{'w'}) and the buffer size (default:
system dependent).
\end{funcdesc}
% --- 3.3. ---
% Exceptions are described using a ``excdesc'' block. This has only
-% one parameter: the exception name.
+% one parameter: the exception name. Exceptions defined as classes in
+% the source code should be documented using this environment, but
+% constructor parameters must be ommitted.
\begin{excdesc}{error}
Exception raised when an operation fails for a Spam specific reason.
% an example giving the flavor of the module may be given before the
% detailed list of functions.)
-\subsection{Example}
-\nodename{Spam Example}
+\subsection{Example \label{spam-example}}
The following example demonstrates how to open a can of spam using the
\module{spam} module.