Re: [PATCH] better git-submodule status output

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  On the symbols side, I propose:
    > submodule commit is a direct descendant of the commit in the
      superproject
    < submodule commit is a direct ancestor of the commit in the
      superproject
    + no direct relation between submodule commit and commit in the
      superproject
    ? the commit in the superproject cannot be found in the submodule
      (replaces the initial '!' in my patch)

I like the output of "git checkout" when your local branch is not agreeing 
with the tracked branch.  Maybe it would be more user-friendly to have 
submodule use that type of message, instead of cryptic single letter?

Mmmm ... Yes that could be a great idea. I'll try it.
 

On a related note, the long commit name has been a constant nuisance for 
me.  A short commit name is perfectly enough, methinks.

I also think so. The commit ID is completely useless for humans.
Nonetheless, that would change the git-submodules output which
(according to someone-that-I-dont-remember) would be a Bad Thing(tm).

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- define a git-submodule 'fetch' subcommand which call fetch in each
  submodule and runs the verbose mode of git-status (can be disabled by
  a --quiet option).

I like it.

You probably can refactor the code for "update" to do that nicely.

OK

Sylvain