Re: lynx-dev [PATCH 2.8.4dev.18] Copy and paste URL

[Larry W. Virden]

The patches frequently state  OS/2 - so no, dependencies on Unix software
or Windows software is unlikely to be the options.

In the cases where the code is supporting OS/2 functionality, I suspect
that the creator is using appropriate ifdefs so that it doesn't add
to lynx's code.

The history of lynx is that people add to lynx what _they_ need.  There is
no development team working with a specific set of goals, agenda, etc.
T. Dickey does a yeoman's job coordinating the collaberative community
contributions.  However, unless one or more people are stepping forward
to volunteer to do all C code development, then it's my opinion that 
those who ARE contributing bug fixes and enhancements be given the right
to do so.

I am against seeing a thousand different lynx-like spin offs, each one of
which having a variety of unique features and bug fixes.  I know I would
rather have the current situation where by appropriate use of compile and
runtime option selections I can vary lynx's behavior.
-- 
Never apply a Star Trek solution to a Babylon 5 problem.
Larry W. Virden <mailto:address@hidden> <URL: http://www.purl.org/NET/lvirden/>
Even if explicitly stated to the contrary, nothing in this posting should 
be construed as representing my employer's opinions.
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