On Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 06:41:49PM +0100, Werner LEMBERG wrote:
> Subject: Re: [Groff] condition: OR of two string comparisons
>
> [Ralph:]
> > I'd like to read `.nr i 3+4*6' and know if that's 27 or 42 without
> > having to know the value of a `new expression syntax' register; code
> > is often read by jumping in at a point and not following from the
> > start of execution. Altering the syntax, with a new request or
> > invalid old expression syntax, gives me that knowledge on the spot.
>
> This is a valid concern. Whoever is going to implement one of the
> suggested solutions: It seems that a poll is needed...
I agree with Ralph.
-- Steve
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