Re: lynx-dev Re: gettext yes/no (was: structured description of lynx.cfg settings)

[pg]

In a recent note, Webmaster Jim said:

> Date: Mon, 3 May 1999 21:51:34 -0400
> 
> There are other cases of multiple input characters that could be altered
> for gettext, such as these references in LYMessages.h:
> 
> #define HEAD_D_L_OR_CANCEL \
>  gettext("Send HEAD request for D)ocument or L)ink, or C)ancel? (d,l,c): ")
>  gettext("Send HEAD request for 1)Document or 2)Link or 3)Cancel (1,2,3): ")
> 
<sigh> We're on the threshold of reverting 25 years to the BASIC Startrek
game of the Altair S-100 computer:

    1) Fire Phasers
    2) Warp Drive
    3) Abandon Ship
        ...
    Enter your choice _

Why do I not perceive progress here?  But NLS accessibility is why
power switches are now labelled "0" and "1", isn't it?  :-)

-- gil