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SubjectRe: [PATCH] checkpatch.pl: remove the 80 charactes punch card limit
Joel Schopp wrote:
>
>>>
>>>
>>> While the origins of 80 character lines dates back to punchcards
>>> there is a reason it has survived the test of time.
>>
>> Has it though? If that were the undisputed truth, we wouldn't be
>> having this discussion.
>
> If you know of a usability study that quantifies the effect of line
> length on readibility of C code I'm willing to listen, and I'm sure
> others are too.


Good point. As with most things related to kernel development, a
usability study or other market research from a reputable institution is
a vital first step before taking any action.

We don't have any good peer reviewed research on the subject that I am
aware of. I guess even contemplating a change at this early point would
be rash and dangerous.

I withdraw my previous comments with respect to the 80 Column Question.
Instead I would recommend elevating the WARNING to ERROR status.


David Daney


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