GNU bug report logs - #10624
24.0.92; default value of `dired-do-ch*'

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Reported by: "Drew Adams" <drew.adams <at> oracle.com>

Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:37:01 UTC

Severity: minor

Found in version 24.0.92

Done: Juri Linkov <juri <at> jurta.org>

Bug is archived. No further changes may be made.

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From: "Drew Adams" <drew.adams <at> oracle.com>
To: "'Juri Linkov'" <juri <at> jurta.org>
Cc: 10624 <at> debbugs.gnu.org
Subject: bug#10624: Dired-marking all files in the region
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012 07:49:10 -0800

> > What is the argument as to why this makes sense only for 
> > interactive use in Dired?  Or that it makes sense always for
> > interactive use in Dired?
> 
> Sorry, I don't understand whether your questions are rhetorical.

Not rhetorical at all.

> If you disagree with this change, please provide counterexamples
> that support your point.

It's not a question of disagreement at this point, but of trying to understand.

Please answer the questions.  Why only interactive?  Why always when
interactive?  What is the rationale for this design?
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