Randy McMurchy schrieb: > > I would probably be against this as the brackets might throw some folks > off by thinking they need them. Additionally, because we've set a standard > and been using it for many years, I suggest we maintain status quo.
reasonable argument. but i agree with guy: brackets are well known to indicate options. maybe some statements in "v. Typography" would help? the [OPTIONAL TEXT] is already mentionned! currently there is nothing about the italic/normal visualisation for parameter/option. thus my idea for a third visualisation to distinguish even required/requested could be addressed in this page too. tobias -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/blfs-dev FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/faq.html Unsubscribe: See the above information page
