On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 11:39 AM, Keith Mitchell <Keith.Mitchell at sun.com> wrote: > > > Eric J. Ray wrote: >> >> Keep in mind that adding some of these will make for a very >> large text matrix. Can we please make sure we understand >> the use cases in which these would be seen, and not just >> add everyone's favorites? > > Correct. As mentioned, I'm expecting that the use of the Python curses > module minimizes or eliminates any issues. I just want to be sure that there > aren't any issues with major terminal types that fit the usage scenarios of > the Text Installer. That said, I'm not sure I see a significant usage > scenario for xtermc/xterm-color in a Text Installer - please correct me if > I'm making wrong assumptions here, though. >
When I use a text installer, it is typically through a (e.g. Cyclades) terminal server or Serial Over LAN connection - I am rarely in the same room as equipment that I work on. I think it is fair to say that I always do so using something that claims xterm compatibility. As such, some form of xterm support is required. I can't say I care too much whether it supports color or not. -- Mike Gerdts http://mgerdts.blogspot.com/
