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Subject: Re: [PATCH] git blame --progress
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On 1/29/07, Junio C Hamano <junkio@cox.net> wrote:
> [PATCH] git blame --progress
>
> With  --progress option, the command shows a fairly useless but
> amusing eye-candy while making the user wait.
>

It is not only amusing - it also gives the user a visual
information (not precise, but interesting) about something happening,
how fast is it happening and how long to wait.
I like it, even though I seldom use git-blame myself, it's the kind of
nice thing you have a fond memories afterwards.
Like the ascii graphics :)