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Re: [PATCH] Use recommended long options syntax in man page


From: Richard Stallman
Subject: Re: [PATCH] Use recommended long options syntax in man page
Date: 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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