allyn@sdcsvax.UUCP (03/30/84)
[Hello]
How about this idea? Have the '-' flag mean short, one character
options that can be bundled and have the '+' mean longer alphabetic
option names meant for new users? Of course, + and - options could
be mixed on the command line.
A user could use the + options until he got used to a command, then
switch to the faster - options when he was ready.
Theoretically, new users won't mind shifting for the plus if they aren't
used to the - already, and old users would be happy with the old, cryptic
options.
What does everyone think?
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From the virtual mind of Allyn Fratkin
UCSD Pascal Project
U.C. San Diego