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Re: groff/-mandoc replacement



> Avoiding C++ for userland, and kicking out a GPL-licensed package would
> be very worthwhile goals for NetBSD to achieve.
Yup, getting rid of any C++ programs in base will be a big win.

> I think the right/best solution, for NetBSD, would be to import Plan 9's
> version of the original troff and related tools, then of course make
> sure there's a fully working mdoc(7) package for it.
Good idea. It can produce PostScript output, too, which is one of Andrew's
concerns. Heirloom troff also looks promising, but it's bigger and contains
many pieces with different licenses, which could be an issue.

Best regards.


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