>
> At 08:58 -0700 7/2/1999, Frank da Cruz wrote:
> [failing to mention that Ed Cherlin wrote:]
> >> The problems we have with ASCII plain text come mainly from a small set of
> >> common variant practices.
> >>
> >> Using CR, LF, or CR/LF as a line or paragraph end
> >> Different tab spacings
> >> Optional line wrap
> >> Formfeed codes vs. computed page breaks
> >> BS = DEL or BS-overstrike
> >>
> >We all have dealt with these annoyances throughout our careers. They are
> >indeed annoying, but not impassible impediments. Also, let's not mix up:
> >
> > . File storage format
> > . Interchange format
> > . Data entry format
> . Rendering options
>
> On looking through the remainder of this message, I conclude that I
> disagree with Frank's attempts to make his own limited experience
Perhaps you should introduce yourself - I know who Frank is, and the other
contributors to this list at least give the impression of being polite
and knowledgable.
-- Thomas E. Dickey dickey@clark.net http://www.clark.net/pub/dickey
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