Re: rc3 doc comments

[Antonio Diaz Diaz]

Karl Berry wrote:
>     I think <string> is better. 
> Why?

Because <string> is standard syntax for non-terminal symbols, exactly as 
[string] is for optional constructs.


> It leads to confusion among novices about whether to type the <>
> characters.

Then novices should learn the meaning of <string>, exactly as they learn 
the meaning of [string].


>     See `gcc --help'.
>
> gcc is notorious for doing things their own way.  I believe essentially
> every other package uses all caps.

Then I believe essentially every other package is inconsistent. They all 
should use <string> or stop using [string].


Regards,
Antonio.