[abc] FW: SIGPLAN cls file

Hi, guys.

I was able to get some clarification regarding the ACM style files. So
next time we better use "sigplanconf" in the first place.

> >Why do the styles differ so much?
>
> The sigplanconf class file was developed most recently, with the idea
> of consolidating all the existing class files. A primary goal was to
> conserve space.
>
> >Why are there multiple different styles at all?
>
> The sigplanconf class file replaces all the previous ones.
>
> >Which one is the correct one to use for final camera-ready
submission?
>
> sigplanconf.
>
> >Why are authors pointed to different styles in different phases of
the
> submission process?
>
> I guess no one updated that first page you linked. I'm not part of the
> ACM team, so I'll leave it to someone else to respond.

Eric
Received on Fri Aug 11 16:19:17 2006