Re: HTML format documentation

[Akim Demaille]

>>>>> "Richard" == Richard Stallman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

Richard> Even a compatible change such as requiring all programs to
Richard> support the --foodir or --dir-foo syntax would be a hassle
Richard> for some programmers (those who don't use Autoconf), and the
Richard> change can take years to complete.

I definitely agree with this.  The first step being updating the
standards.




Richard> Please start supporting --dir-foo as well as --foodir.  That
Richard> is upward compatible so it is not harmful.  It may take a few
Richard> years to get into all programs, but there is no hurry.

OK, I will.