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Re: [PATCH] Use recommended long options syntax in man page
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Richard Stallman |
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Re: [PATCH] Use recommended long options syntax in man page |
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Thu, 11 Jan 2018 14:51:30 -0500 |
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> Both arguments have merit. Manuals aren't just for newbies. Maybe
> there's room to introduce the syntax with the = first, then elaborate
> explaining the actual syntax in full. Or maybe that level of detail is
> best left for the TexInfo manual.
Please use = for long option arguments in the man page.
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