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> When I work on a codebase with formatting standards I try to follow them. This is 2013, though, and when I work on my own stuff I format it to get the most readability on my Macbook or 32" 1080p desktop screen, not a VT100 from 1987.

And then someone working on your code on an eeePC will have a great time!

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The options are: use smaller font size, enable word-wrap, buy a higher-resolution display (or two), use your IDE to auto-format code according to your preferences. I don't really see anybody using eeeePC for serious coding in 2013.

> use smaller font size

Makes the code harder to read

> enable word-wrap

Makes the code harder to read

> buy a higher-resolution display

Increases cost and I can't take an external on the subway/train.

> use your IDE to auto-format code according to your preferences

So, make it 80 to 120 chars per line myself

> I don't really see anybody using eeeePC for serious coding in 2013.

Because the year means sooooo much. Who are you to choose when and how I code.

> Who are you to choose when and how I code

I'm asking the same question when 80 chars limit is enforced on me.

80 to 120 char has other advantages over just screen size. It's easier to read as well. Working on a team is giving and taking of everyone's capabilities. I've had to work on teams that use odd tabbing, but I do it because that's what others use.

If you're doing a lot of development on an eeePC then line length may not be your biggest obstacle.

Who are you to choose when and how I code. eeePCs work well in commuting situations.

Visual Studio 2010 ain't quite zippy on a netbook. They are fantastic, but they do have notable limits.

Sure, but I dev in vim, linux, and the associated compiler/interpreter. A netbook is quite a handy for that type of dev.

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