Daniel Stenberg wrote:

> * Should I continue to ignore control-data and only show the size of the
> actual content that arrives in the file? It makes sense, but it also hides
> the fact that other data is transfered.

Make it optional, and let the exclusion of control data be the default.

> * How should I display upload progress status? When performing a HTTP PUT,
> curl may very well end up uploading and downloading at the same time. How
> should the meter display this? I could sum up all the numbers and display
> them like today, with both directions diplayed in the same meter but I
> don't think that's what you'd like...

One for each direction, and a total.

> * Changed information. Now, let's say that some protocols or mechanisms get
> updated size informations while already in progress. How should I display
> that? I mean, of course I can just update the numbers displayed but should
> there be some more symbols or something in case there is a chance/risk of
> that the numbers will change?

An indicator, that the information has been updated, when it happens.

The above are just suggestions. I have no real preferences.
Received on 2000-02-01