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Re:80 chars per line is great by jimktrains2 on Monday March 25, 2013 @11:13AM (#5437386)
> use smaller font size

Makes the code harder to read

> enable word-wrap

Makes the code harder to read

> buy a higher-resolution display

Increases cost and I can't take an external on the subway/train.

> use your IDE to auto-format code according to your preferences

So, make it 80 to 120 chars per line myself

> I don't really see anybody using eeeePC for serious coding in 2013.

Because the year means sooooo much. Who are you to choose when and how I code.

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Re:80 chars per line is great by cabirum on Monday March 25, 2013 @11:20AM (#5437434)
> Who are you to choose when and how I code

I'm asking the same question when 80 chars limit is enforced on me.

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Re:80 chars per line is great by jimktrains2 on Monday March 25, 2013 @12:06PM (#5437751)
80 to 120 char has other advantages over just screen size. It's easier to read as well. Working on a team is giving and taking of everyone's capabilities. I've had to work on teams that use odd tabbing, but I do it because that's what others use.
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