gcj status query

Sun Jul 11 08:54:00 GMT 2004

Per Bothner wrote:
> Andreas Tobler wrote:
>>> Would this be a start?
>>>> Note, the informations are NOT correct, just an idea on how to represent.
>>> What advantage is there in using a fixed-format table? It looks 
> prettier - but only until you need to use the Notes colum - or any
> of the columns needs more than a one-word entry. The existing format
> is more flexible, and works equally well with wide or narrow windows.

Maybe, but a table is easier to scan/parse by eye than a text with 
different fonts. Also, if you have to spend more than a few words on 
notes than one could add a footnote.
I agree that a text is easier to handle in the jungle of browsers we 
have than a table.
> If the target works, you don't need anything more than Ok. If it
> partially works, you need to briefly summarize what doesn't work,
> or what special tricks you need, and I think the existing format
> works better for that.

ok. Just an attempt.
Andreas