[procps] Re: another new top bug #663334
- From: Jim Warner <james.warner@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: procps@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:33:50 -0500
On Mar 12, 2012, at 9:24 PM, Jim Warner wrote:
> Oops, saw another new top bug. This one deals with the loss of 'keystroke
> paste' capability. I've got a quick fix, but it involves a tradeoff.
>
> So, what's more important to your personal top workflow:
> 1) line input editing with cursor motion keys like left, right, etc, or
> 2) the ability to paste keystrokes in support of commands like 'u', 'L', etc.
>
> Either way we would still have a viable destructive backstoke key. But if we
> choose paste, then the arrow keys will appear as escapes and line wraps can't
> be prevented.
>
> Your answer will help me choose the proper #define default.
Craig,
After rethinking this, your workflow may not matter.
The attached patch swats this most recent bug and the commit message contains
my rationale.
Any chance of it making the 3.3.3 team?
Regards,
Jim
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