Re: [dev] Fwd: st patches for more attrs

From: FRIGN <dev_AT_frign.de>
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:11:34 +0200

On Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:02:01 +0200
Anders Eurenius <aes_AT_spotify.com> wrote:

> Also, don't confuse low LOC count with simplicity. Splitting the main loop
> has merit even without either fastblink or blink.

I'll take a closer look at what you did with the main loop and let you
know what I think.
In most cases, however, simplicity comes with shortness.

> INVISIBLE has real and useful use in kpcli, where passwords are written
> out invisible, which means you can copy+paste without either
> (a) mucking with x selection. (nice over ssh) or
> (b) showing your password to shoulder surfers
>
> STRUCK or CROSSED-OUT (as Dickey notes it's called in ISO-6429)
> is right because you might want it to actually mark deletions.
>
> It's also a legit, non-insane code from a standard, so if it doesn't add
> too much, it should be included.

Thanks for clearing this up!

Cheers

FRIGN

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FRIGN <dev_AT_frign.de>
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