scp: rounding bug in displayed transfer rate?

Brolin Empey brolin at brolin.be
Sat Mar 21 23:57:34 EST 2009


2009/3/20 Bob Proulx <bob at proulx.com>:
> Brolin Empey wrote:
>> in the case of the previous paragraph, the pasted URL is almost
>> as long as the sentence on the previous line — even when using a
>> proportional font.
>
> Is that important?  It doesn't seem to matter.

My point was that only one line instead of two is required if I can
link part of my sentence instead of having to paste the URL.

>> Why am I limited to plain text when using a computer to write about
>> computer software?
>
> More value is place on function over form.
>
> Plain text email is viewed using the recipient's preferred fonts and
> colors, which enhances accessibility.  HTML email is viewed using the
> sender's preferred fonts and colors, which often make reading the
> message harder for the recipient.  Senders cannot know what the best
> form is for the recipient.

This is probably true in some circumstances, but I do not think it
affects any of the people with whom I correspond via e-mail.


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