Ordered list syntax.

[John Gruber]

Jelks Cabaniss <jelks at jelks.nu> wrote on 03/27/04 at 12:58a:

> Bottom line: if Markdown is assuming XHTML 1.0 Strict (or 1.1), it should
> only start list items with 1.  The alernatives would be to 
> 
>   a.  Assume XHTML 1.0 Transitional
>   b.  Use inline CSS
> 
> I think the latter is a not a good idea.

And, as I pointed out earlier today, it just isn't practical because
it only works in Opera.

So the question really is:

1.  (X)HTML Strict
2.  (X)HTML Transitional

where the *only* Transitional elements I'm even considering are the
`start` and `type` tag attributes.

#2 is tempting, but I'm leaning strongly towards #1.

-J.G.