Just for other outside information. Apparently the Python group has been struggling with this issue. I normally don't read about Python, but occasionally take a peek. :)
This PEP has been implemented and is in the latest Python.
http://www.python.org/dev/doc/devel/whatsnew/node7.html
Talks about the problem and how they decided to handle it for Python.
Personally, I'm for handling it as elegantly and transparently as possible. I think that is what most people will expect. I understand Daniel's position. However, Squeak is a high-level environment. Low-level options are there, but I believe most people expect intuitive responses. I don't expect to open a text document written on the platform I'm using Squeak on and Squeak not handle it properly.
This happens on files created by and on the platform OS Squeak is running on. No mixed up line endings.
Nevertheless, I do believe Squeak is its own platform and consistency on that platform is the most important.
I like the Liberal in Strict out.
Jimmie Houchin
Bert Freudenberg wrote:
Am Mittwoch, 23.07.03 um 19:39 Uhr schrieb Andreas Raab:
Hi Daniel,
Okay I give up. There is no chance I can convince you and I can see that the discussion will have no results anyway except from reinforcing existing preconceptions.
Seems to me like we need to vote on that? So far, 7 people have participitated in this thread. As far as I can tell the only one happy with the current situation is Daniel. Which could mean we agree to disagree, and just get the change into 3.7a so we can sort out any problems.
-- Bert