Leon Breedt wrote:

> is it better to indent my source using real (\t) tabs, or should i
> configure my editor to expand tabs into spaces?  i can't decide
> which is best :)

Most editors use a combination. tabs where possible, spaces otherwise.

> and secondly, what tab stop length is recommended? 2/4/8?

Tab stop: 8
Indentation: 2 to 4, but consistent.

Hint: There is a good program called GNU indent that does most of the
hard work required to keep a consistent indentation style.

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Henrik Nordstrom

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