Re: What counts as a fork?

[Alexis <flexibeast@...>]

Paige DePol <lual@serfnet.org> writes:

> From a code refactoring point of view, is there still a need to 
> limit
> code to 80 columns?

Not sure about the code-refactoring POV, but even if technology 
allows
for more columns, limiting code to less than 80 columns might 
benefit
comprehensibility and speed of reading:

"In order for on-screen text to have both the best speed and
comprehension possible about 55 cpl should be used."

-- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line_length


Alexis.