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Re: [Groff] integer size
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Gaius Mulley |
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Re: [Groff] integer size |
Date: |
Thu, 01 Nov 2001 00:06:12 +0000 |
Werner writes:
> To be honest, I don't want such code in groff. Maybe this decision
> limits the available platforms groff can be used on, but it makes life
> simpler. Another argument: Until now, there was not a single
> complaint or bug report regarding this issue.
I agree, if I recall correctly rms stated that the GNU system would
run on 32 bit machines in the early 80's (predicting that >=32 bits
would become the norm). As time goes on this will become less and less
of an issue (even for the embedded market - although the thought of
squeezing groff onto a pic1684 raises a smile, no :-)
Gaius
Re: [Groff] integer size, Werner LEMBERG, 2001/10/30