Mike Gerdts wrote: > 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. >
So then, including 'xterm' (not xtermc or xterm-color) would be sufficient, correct? - Keith
