Re: vc-update for bzr etc.

[Chong Yidong]

Dan Nicolaescu <address@hidden> writes:

>> The VC-dir buffer displays no indication while the merge/pull is
>> running.  Afterwards, there is no sign that the operation has completed,
>> other than an echo area message (easily overwritten by other Emacs
>> commands) and some changes in file status (easily overlooked).
>>
>> So it seems like there needs to be some kind of status message display
>> in the VC-dir buffer, showing (at least) the most recent VCS operation
>> and its status.  WDYT?
>
> In the buffer?  The way pcl-cvs does it is a bad idea, I am completely
> against it.  Putting something in the modeline, like the rest of the
> vc asynchronous commands do would be better.

Stuff in the modeline is awfully easy to overlook.  It doesn't really
address the feeling of "flimsiness" from doing an update/pull and seeing
no obvious response.  How bout putting it in a header line?

If you could explain in more detail why you think putting a status
message in the buffer is a bad idea, that would make it easier to figure
out what the right thing is.