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bug#19208: replace-match unhelpful error message


From: Richard Stallman
Subject: bug#19208: replace-match unhelpful error message
Date: Sun, 04 Aug 2019 22:25:32 -0400

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  > I think ((120 < height) && (height < 200)) is the closest we can get to
  > the natural phrasing.

That parallels the mathematical expression 120 < h < 200, which is a
plus, but doesn't parallel the textual form "height must be between
120 and 200", which is a minus.

The way to parallel the latter is (height > 120 && height < 200).

I think both of those are ok, but let's avoid other orderings
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Dr Richard Stallman
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