On 08/22/2017 01:28 PM, Daniel Ståhl wrote: > > Would it be possible to make [dnf update] output something immediately after > being > run? And what would be the right course of action to get this feature > implemented? > I know it’s probably a miniscule thing, but it’s one of those small details > you > notice when shifting over from an apt-based distro. When running [apt update] > or > [apt upgrade] it responds instantly. > > > > I usually run it like [sudo dnf update] and when you mistype your password it > gives > you a wait period, but so does [dnf update]. So in a brief moment you’re left > hanging not knowing whether the password was incorrect or if [dnf] is simply > updating. I know changing [sudo] to not give a wait period would be a lesser > crime > to some, so therefore I’m wondering if we can change [dnf] instead. > > > > If I’m addressing the wrong list, please advise. Also I’m not very good at C > languages so I can’t just provide a patch unfortunately. >
It seems the period of time, at least on my system, between entering a bad password for sudo and getting a "Sorry, try again." prompt is between 1 and 2 seconds. Probably closer to 1. Is this too long? Anyway, if you think this is a feature everyone would benefit from then you should use bugzilla to submit an RFE (Request For Enhancement) against dnf. -- Fedora Users List - The place to go to speculate endlessly
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