Re: [PATCH] defaults for where to merge from (take 3)

"Alex Riesen" [off-list ref] writes:

On 3/1/07, Paolo Bonzini [off-list ref] wrote:

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Actually, how about making the default configurable _AND_ have
the --no-track option (for scripting)?

Fine by me.  And also --track in case you want to try it out.  ;-)

Ack. Thanks!

Having both --track and --no-track options is a nice touch to
give scripts dependable behaviour.  Well done.

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Patch attached.  --remove-section will go in a separate patch.

Still think it is a very dangerous operation.

I am going to bed now, but I would appreciate if the list could
help Paolo:

 (1) with styles.  I have only given a cursory look at the
     patch, but I think people already know what I like and not
     like.

 (2) by reviewing the changes to the .config writer.  That
     traditionally has been one of the more fragile parts of the
     system, and I am reluctant to look at it.

 (3) come up with a version that is easier-to-apply (including
     sending an in-line patch).

I would just feel better to see a patch like this, which is a
significant improvement to the system, to be properly signed-off
by the submitter.

Also it would be nice if you guys can fight it out about the
default value for 'tracked'.  I do not think _I_ can defend the
position to create these tracking configurations by default to
old timers (especially the ones that do not follow the git
mailing list), as I am not convinced (not yet, anyway).