Re: lynx-dev Re: what to do about html help files.

[thi]

David Combs writes:

 > I'm not too sure what you guys are talking about, these
 > help files.
 > 
 > But if you're talking about htmlizing the .cfg file,
 > PLEASE DO NOT!!!!!!
 > 
 > It just gives rise to yet another multiple-versions-to-keep-
 > in-sync problem.
 > 
 > Just assume 79 width, screw the palm pilots or whatever, and
 > keep he ONE .cfg file in ASCII, no html nowhere!
 > 
 > [snipped -ttn]
 > <end of rant>

i second this rant.  however, if you must do such stuff, perhaps the
cleanest way is to agree on an API and allow dynamic linking of some
library for use of that API.  in general, modularize all non-mandate
functionality.

thi