LYNX-DEV Re: RP colors - I have seen more of them

[Nelson Henry Eric]

> I have updated the code, there is now a new version which I call
> 2.7.1RP+wb+ct-0.3 in <http://sol.slcc.edu/lynx/klaus/merged/RP/>.

Thanks, Klaus.  I am very much committed to the styles sheet idea
for public-access Lynx, so your support of it is very important to me.

I noticed that you added a target `solaris-ncurses-NHE' which, although
flattering, cannot be recommended because it is for the `oldRP' code,
has -lresolv hardwired, and most importantly has heavy optimization.
It would be better to `dump' that target than to dump core.

I found that I can get a viable binary, i.e., no segfault if I reduce
optimization to a `normal' -O2.  -O4 has always worked for me in the past,
but gcc2.7.2.2 doesn't seem to handle some of the new code so deftly.
This is on SunOS 5.5.1.  A sample target can be found on `pubLynx' (see
below) or the bottom half of http://163.51.110.11/lynxdev/thi.shtml.

> > > "stable" - for example, look at a section (paragraph) that starts within
> >
> > i know about that - that's been there since the very first set of code.
> > it's not really been on the priority list of things to fix.  i'll have
> > another look sometime soon.
> 
> But I think it is important to fix...
[...]
> I have given all these details because the slightet deviation may change
> those colors..

That's an understatement on both points: needs fixing and is finicky.

For people who want a preview, you can try it (lynx2.7.1RP+wb+ct-0.3) by
        telneting to 163.51.110.141
        login as `lynx'
        set your terminal emulation (ansi, linux, fmr70 support color)
This won't be stable for another couple of weeks, so apologies if you get
disconnected.  (Don't let the Japanese freak you out; there is plenty of
English to be found.)

__Henry
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