GNU bug report logs - #39138
28.0.50; Add variables for shell command output buffer names

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Message #30 received at control <at> debbugs.gnu.org (full text, mbox):

From: Stefan Kangas <stefan <at> marxist.se>
To: Michael Albinus <michael.albinus <at> gmx.de>
Cc: Eli Zaretskii <eliz <at> gnu.org>, 39138 <at> debbugs.gnu.org,
 Tino Calancha <tino.calancha <at> gmail.com>
Subject: Re: bug#39138: 28.0.50;
 Add variables for shell command output buffer names
Date: Mon, 18 May 2020 21:08:13 -0700

tags 39138 + moreinfo
thanks

Michael Albinus <michael.albinus <at> gmx.de> writes:

> Tino Calancha <tino.calancha <at> gmail.com> writes:
>
>>> Any rationale why we should add variables for these?
>> I found nicer use a variable across libraries than repeat the same
>> string over and over.
>> I think, having the variable might encourage deeper library devs writing
>> a function launching a shell command, to use that same output buffer name.
>>
>> As you see, no strong arguments; I am fine keeping the things as they
>> are ;-)
>
> Any clue how to proceed? Either we apply the change, or the bug shall be
> closed with nofix.
>
> (I have no strong preference)
>
> Best regards, Michael.

This seems to have stalled.  Is anyone still interested in this change,
or should the bug be closed?

Best regards,
Stefan Kangas

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