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Re: lynx-dev (patch) INSTALLATION & Options refs


From: David Combs
Subject: Re: lynx-dev (patch) INSTALLATION & Options refs
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 16:25:15 -0800

On Mon, Nov 29, 1999 at 12:52:50PM -0500, Philip Webb wrote:
>  
> we could try replacing `cp', `cf', `see' by eg:
> 
>   it is respectfully suggested that Lynx users might like to consult
>   the parallel documentation to be found in the file ...
> 
> more generally, non-natives taking part in an English-based discussion
> should welcome the opportunity to improve their knowledge of the language,
> rather than objecting when native speakers take advantage of its resources.
> that's certainly my attitude when conversing in French.
> 
Thus, use "cf", but at the top, DEFINE it.

Or, at the TOP, say that a short glossary of English terms like cf, ..., 
will be found at the BOTTOM.

David


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