So in at least two places the 5.10.0 documentation refers to the shape shifting properties of "\n" and "\r". In 723298, above, you suggested:

If any other odd systems need to be supported, it should be done by a PerlIO layer like it is in Windows. It's my opinion that the referenced section of perlport is outdated.

Amen to the first.

I'm left with the feeling, though, that on a practical level "you know and I know" that shape shifting "\n" is a thing of the past -- but short of an "official" (fully documented) change, it would be foolish to depend on this, strictly speaking.

If I've misunderstood the position you'll let me know, I'm sure :-)

I suppose one could beard the perl-porters in their lair ?

In reply to Re^10: problem with 'bare LF' in script by gone2015
in thread problem with 'bare LF' in script by powerhouse

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