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Re: Comments on policy modifications



> Compressed html changelogs:
> 
>     If I understand correctly, Manoj's argument is basically that
> except for extreme circumstances, the lack of convenience in dealing
> with compressed html changelogs outweighs the size benefits.  On that
> matter I don't really have a firm conviction one way or the other, but I
> have no idea what "arbitrary size" would be considered appropriate to
> require compression.  Is it reasonable to leave the decision to compress
> up to the individual developer?  I think I would prefer that to a number
> arbitrarily carved in stone.

i would definitley prefer one or the other. i think non-compressed is the
way to go. consider this: slowe machines would crumble on unzipping larger
files, but newer machines would have plenty of space. i really think we
should push for consistency.

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