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563 It is usually a good idea for file names given as ordinary arguments 563 It is usually a good idea for file names given as ordinary arguments
564 to be input files only; any output files would be specified using 564 to be input files only; any output files would be specified using
565 options (preferably @samp{-o}). Even if you allow an output file name 565 options (preferably @samp{-o}). Even if you allow an output file name
566 as an ordinary argument for compatibility, try to provide a suitable 566 as an ordinary argument for compatibility, try to provide a suitable
567 option as well. This will lead to more consistency among GNU 567 option as well. This will lead to more consistency among GNU
568 utilities, so that there are fewer idiosyncracies for users to 568 utilities, so that there are fewer idiosyncrasies for users to
569 remember. 569 remember.
570 570
571 Programs should support an option @samp{--version} which prints the 571 Programs should support an option @samp{--version} which prints the
572 program's version number on standard output and exits successfully, and 572 program's version number on standard output and exits successfully, and
573 an option @samp{--help} which prints option usage information on 573 an option @samp{--help} which prints option usage information on