> On Thu, 22 Mar 2007, Shawn Walker wrote: > > > That is a matter of preference. I always hated the > -- options GNU > > utilities use since they were so much more to type. > I will admit > > You and me both!
Add me to that list. "--switch" is not the UNIX(R) way. It's inconsistent with the "-[a-zA-Z]" phylosophy, and consistency is one of the most important benefits and perks UNIX has to offer. In other words, GNU phylosophy *detracts* from user's efficiency at the expense of "readability" and "choice". I argue however, that breaking consistency is far worse. It's like walking around the corner only to get one's face smashed full force by someone's fist. This message posted from opensolaris.org _______________________________________________ opensolaris-discuss mailing list [email protected]
