Paul Eggert wrote: > wouldn't it be better simply to > remove the linebuffer module and rewrite all its invokers to use > getline? I don't see the point of the linebuffer module
The linebuffer module is an object-oriented line buffering code; getline serves a similar purpose but is written in functional style. getline is more flexible; OTOH, linebuffer is easier to use. I consider line-buffer to be higher-level than getline. Both have its respective value. Bruno _______________________________________________ Bug-coreutils mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/bug-coreutils
