[U-Boot-Users] [PATCH] Add flash programming counter]

[Wolfgang Denk]

In message <200803062041.25271.sr at 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.

> > 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.

Please do not output control characters or escape sequences.

Best regards,

Wolfgang Denk

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