Subject: Re: 1.x vs 2.x

From: [email-masked] (Syed Huq)
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 96 17:25:52 PST

Chris,

One example:
IBISv1.1 parser allows tab characters in the model file. IBISv2.1 does not allow
that and the parser gives a Warning. So, if a model file is v1.1, things
like checks for tabs are ignored by the parsar.

Regards,
Syed.

> 
> Hi All,
> 
> The current ibischk2 has a switch inside that upon reading a 1.x ibis
> file checks if differently (using the older checks) than a 2.x file.
> 
> If we are truly backward compatible (are we?) then shouldn't we parse
> and test all .ibs files for the current revision (now 2.1) regardless of
> the file's ibis version.
> 
> Q: Should a 2.x parser be able to read 1.x or not?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> -Chris Rokusek
>