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Re: [Groff] condition: OR of two string comparisons


From: Werner LEMBERG
Subject: Re: [Groff] condition: OR of two string comparisons
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 18:41:49 +0100 (CET)

> I'd like to read `.nr i 3+4*6' and know if that's 27 or 42 without
> having to know the value of a `new expression syntax' register; code
> is often read by jumping in at a point and not following from the
> start of execution.  Altering the syntax, with a new request or
> invalid old expression syntax, gives me that knowledge on the spot.

This is a valid concern.  Whoever is going to implement one of the
suggested solutions: It seems that a poll is needed...


    Werner



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