Name: krC82822 Date: 08/15/2001


java version "1.3.1"
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.3.1-b24)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.3.1-b24, mixed mode)

the setLineNumber() method in LineNumbeReader class should state that it only
sets an internal counter and does not navigate in the stream.

There are alot of FAQ, news and other bug submision entries about exactly this
misunderstanding.

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15 Aug 2001, eval1127@eng -- # 4091468 was closed without making such a doc change:

    http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/bugParade/bugs/4091468.html

The merlin (1.4) docs still have no statement/clarification re. this point.
(Review ID: 130047)
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