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From: Stefan Roese <sr@denx.de>
Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 07:38:45 +0100
Subject: [U-Boot-Users] [PATCH] Add flash programming counter]
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On Thursday 06 March 2008, Wolfgang Denk wrote:
> In message <200803062041.25271.sr@denx.de> you wrote:
> > > Backspace or CR without LF should work on all terminals, no?
> >
> > I don't see here any problems either.
>
> It messes up log files and is a PITA to filter out in regression
> tests.

I see. I didn't think of this. Even though a nice user interface has higher 
priority to me. Just my 2 cents.

> > > If it is possible to estimate how long the operation will take, this
> > > would be a big plus IMHO (which precludes the simple dots).
> >
> > Yes, this would be a great plus of the new idea with printing "kB" or
> > "%". We would have an idea on how long this operation will take to
> > complete. From my
>
> If you really insist, then pre-calculate the maximum length and
> scale the output accordingly.

I insist on nothing. I'm just pointing out, that the current implementation 
can be enhanced.

Best regards,
Stefan

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