Richard Proctor wrote:
> > Maybe I'm being too simplistic, I don't use tabs anymore.
> >
>
> Yes you are, the problem comes with mixing editors - some use tabs for
> indented material some dont, some reduce files using tabs etc etc. [I move
> between too many editors]. Perl should DWIM. I think that treating tabs=8
> as the default would work for most people, even those who set tabs at other
> values as long as they are consistent - a "use tabs 4" could be used by them
> if they want to get the same behaviour if they mix tabs and spaces.
Yes, but by being simplistic he eliminates the need to invent "use tabs 4". I
have a don't care on this issue, but I lean towards Michael's assumption being
valid enough... and if people don't mix tabs and spaces it works for any tab size
setting, even the one true tab size setting of 8 characters.
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