Re: LYNX-DEV Lynx 3.0

[Nelson Henry Eric]

> I agree with Henry to some extent, about a new, experimental version -
> but I disagree that it should be given a version number.  Let it be
> 3.0 alpha or 3.0 beta, but not 2.8 or 3.0.  A version number implies a
> stable release.

What I wanted to say, but didn't know how.  Important is that libraries,
community nets and the casual user don't download this experimantal
animal.  There needs to be a loud and clear warning at any site that
offers it for downloading that this distribution is for testing only.
Might not want pointers to it on lynx.browser.org or Subir's Lynx links.

> One goal that I'd like to see is a re-write of the parser.  There are
[...]
>    preparing the parser for it can't hurt.

This is without a doubt the ultimate goal, but it's a tremendous undertaking.
Isn't Rob's work nudging Lynx in that direction?

> Speaking of C, maybe Lynx 3.0 should move to a more object-oriented
> approach?  I don't know if that would be a good idea - what do people

Yes.

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