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Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:26:52 +0100
From: Al Viro <viro@ZenIV.linux.org.uk>
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Subject: Re: [patch] checkpatch: relax spacing and line length
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On Wed, Apr 09, 2008 at 08:02:39PM +0300, Benny Halevy wrote:

> I'm not sure what "two space change" proposal this Steve referred to
> and his rejection is based on not-to-sound aesthetic grounds.
> 
> The motivation behind our proposal is more than just aesthetic.
> I believe that using tabs for indent and then spaces for alignment
> is functionally better, works for everybody, and will eventually result
> in a more readable code over time, hopefully leading to fewer bugs.

Sorry.  I'm not going to change perfectly working editing habits *or* to patch
nvi to satisfy an annoying wunch of bankers.  HAND, GAFL.