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Re: [Groff] .ss problem


From: Ralph Corderoy
Subject: Re: [Groff] .ss problem
Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 09:20:37 +0100

Hi Werner,

> I've identified the bug which caused the incorrect formatting of
> Thomas's example: The .ss request is handled incorrectly in
> compatibility mode.
> 
> Before fixing, a general question.  In Unix troff, .ss is ignored if
> in nroff mode.  Shall GNU troff behave identically if compatibility
> mode is on?  Does it really make sense to `cripple' GNU troff for
> compatibility reasons?

What defines GNU troff thinking it is in nroff mode?


Ralph.


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