On Feb 23, 2010, Michael S. Hart <hart@pglaf.org> wrote:
I agree, line numbers would be OK, since usually invisible.
BUT!
Those who reflow would get different line numbers. . . .
On Tue, 23 Feb 2010, Joshua Hutchinson wrote:
> I'd suggest a different direction.
> If you have a situation like that, don't bother with page numbers (since they do disturb
> the "flow" of reading). Rather, in the index, use line numbers. Most modern editors will
> happily tell you what line number you are currently on and even jump to a specific line
> number. The line number in a text file is fixed, so it will be a consistent number to jump
> to and yet doesn't disturb the flow of reading in the text itself.
>
> Now, before you say it, I realize this would require someone to write up a quick and dirty
> script/program to convert page numbers to line numbers in an index ... but it's doable.
>
> Josh
>
> On Feb 23, 2010, christine <lostpaces.dp@googlemail.com> wrote:
>
> I have been following this conversation, and would like it to lead to a slight
> change in the PG pagination rule.
>
> As post-processor at DP-Int, I often have the feeling of uploading unfinished
> works because I have to remove the pagination from the text files. I don't mind
> in novels, but for books with index, it is another matter.
>
> Some time ago, I received a mail asking me why I format my page numbers as
> invisible in the html files. One of my reason is that I can not see the point
> of showing them, since most of everything is linked (TOC, LOI, Index, etc...)
>
> When I started post-processing, I included the page numbers in the text files,
> and often had to remove them to have the project posted. When I asked about the
> reason, I received the answers "it disturbs", "there is no need for it, the
> reader can do a search", etc.
>
> Now, it does not seem very logical to show them in a linked file (html) and
> leave them out in the text file. Doing a search is not a very good solution
> either, in most of the case, it is like searching for a Smith in a british
> telephon book, more finds than you care for.
>
> As example: I am currently working on "The Life of Napoleon", one of the index
> entries says "N. returns to Paris". Well, searching for "Napoleon" or "Paris"
> in that project would brings too many finds, as for "returns" this would not
> bring you to the proper page either, because, there, you find "is driven back".
>
> So, would it be possible to just relax that rule and let the volunteer decides
> *if* the pagination in the text file of a project is needed or not.
>
> Christine (aka Lostpaces)
>
>
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