linux-kernel - Re: [patch] perf_counter tools: resurrect perf top annotation in a simple interactive form

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Message-Id: <1248379464.5900.14.camel@marge.simson.net>
Date:	Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:04:24 +0200
From:	Mike Galbraith <efault@....de>
To:	Ray Lee <ray-lk@...rabbit.org>
Cc:	Peter Zijlstra <a.p.zijlstra@...llo.nl>,
	LKML <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>, Ingo Molnar <mingo@...e.hu>
Subject: Re: [patch] perf_counter tools: resurrect perf top annotation in a
 simple interactive form

On Thu, 2009-07-23 at 08:59 -0700, Ray Lee wrote:
> On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 11:41 PM, Mike Galbraith <efault@....de> wrote:
> > > Hm, that is lame though, so updated patch below.  If an unknown key is
> > > poked, display known keys, and wait for the user to poke one that _is_
> > > known.  If you know the keys, you don't have to look at annoying legend,
> > > if you forget, tap space or whatever.
> >
> > I leered at it again this morning, and changed it a wee bit more.
> > Hitting an unknown key displays keys and current settings, and prompts
> > for input.  Hitting space allows you to cancel entry.
> 
> Whenever I get a menu I didn't want, my finger reaches for ESC of its
> own volition. Just a thought.

Good thought (intuitive).  Adds to cleanup good intentions list ;-)

	-Mike

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