> > I disagree. The information "failed, retrying" is essentially the same as 
> > "trying" - at least for the average user. Not even I care whether has 
> > already been retried. I want to see it failed or succeeded (though I prefer 
> > succeeded :).
> It is relevant if you are trying to estimate how far it has got. Isn't
> it?

It would give the user more accurate information about what is 
happening and therefore give them a better ability to determine 
progress, however the question is whether a newbie a) would understand 
or b) cares about that kind of detail.

I say no.  If someone wants that kind of detail, let them use the expert 
view.

Ian.

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