[syslinux] Time to set a coding style for Syslinux?

Sebastian Herbszt herbszt at gmx.de
Tue May 26 12:36:41 PDT 2009


H. Peter Anvin wrote:
> Given the number of people that are starting to be involved in Syslinux
> development, I wanted to start a discussion about a common coding style,
> for C code in particular.
> 
> Currently, a lot of the code in Syslinux is written in different styles,
> partly because my own style has changed over the years.
> 
> There are pretty much two alternatives that I think are realistic:
> 
> a) Linux kernel coding style:
> 
>   http://tinyurl.com/kernelstyle
> 
> b) Same as the Linux kernel style, but with 4 spaces instead of 8.
>   Although I like Linus' style in most parts, I do think 8 spaces is
>   somewhat excessive.
> 
>   This is the style we use for the Netwide Assembler, NASM.
> 
> I would like to do one "flag day" cutover of all the code, so I would
> appreciate your input.
> 
> -hpa

What about the assembly code? Any style recommendations?

- Sebastian




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