[bug-cppi] Re: [PATCH] Add new option --in-place

[Giuseppe Scrivano]

Hi Jim,


Jim Meyering <address@hidden> writes:

> I'm really doubtful that adding the required complexity
> is worthwhile.  Besides, isn't there a simple utility
> program that can turn any filter program into an
> operate-on-target-file-in-place utility?

I don't know of any program doing this.  I see that it would be a better
solution that can be used by other filters as well; does it worth to
write one?

Thanks,
Giuseppe