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H.Merijn Brand wrote: > On Fri, 4 Mar 2011 18:02:54 +0100, Abigail<abigail@abigail.be> wrote: > > >> On Fri, Mar 04, 2011 at 10:56:37AM -0600, Dave Rolsky wrote: >> >>> I also think we should consider writing the docs assuming they will be >>> mostly viewed on the web, >>> >> Personally, I find that an almost alien thought. >> >> Why would anyone use a web interface for something that's already >> there locally? >> > I almost NEVER use HTML presenters for perldoc. I use "man" 95% of the > time and 4% the quick ref guide and 1% the books. > > So viewing from the web is a no-op for me. > The question is what do people new to perl want and expect these days? I rather think gathering opinions here (me personally: 90% perldoc, 10% search.cpan.org) is probably not the best place. Matt.Thread Previous | Thread Next