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.

- Keith

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>
> On Oct 15, 2009, at 10:16 AM, Glenn Lagasse wrote:
>
>> * Keith Mitchell (Keith.Mitchell at Sun.COM) wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> The Text Installer, being built on the curses module of Python, is
>>> expected to work on most terminal types 'by default,' with the
>>> expectation that the underlying Python curses module, Ncurses
>>> library, and terminfo data will correctly handle the calls used.
>>> With that in mind, there are three terminal types that will get
>>> explicit testing:
>>>
>>> sun-color
>>> vt100
>>> xterm*
>>>
>>> *xterm getting tested is a side effect of developing the Text
>>> Installer from a gnome desktop, and frequently running it from a
>>> gnome-terminal.
>>>
>>> My question is, are there any other major terminals that deserve
>>> explicit testing?
>>
>> xterm-color and probably xtermc.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> -- 
>> Glenn
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