Question about collecting additional GAS .loc metadata

Nick Clifton nickc@redhat.com
Mon Aug 10 15:08:00 GMT 2009


Hi Greg,

> The metadata could be described using either:
> 
> 1) an additional target-specific .loc OPTIONS value, e.g. [meta VALUE]
> 
> 2) a separate target-specific directive, e.g. .loc_meta <value>, which
> would then effectively augment the .loc directive currently in effect

My vote would be for option 1).  The problem with option 2) as I see is 
maintaining synchronization between the two directives and the potential 
for problems if, for example a .loc_meta is encountered without a 
corresponding .loc.

Cheers
   Nick




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