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bug#16400: 24.3.50; [PATCH] Add menu entry for Global Auto Revert mode
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Rüdiger Sonderfeld |
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bug#16400: 24.3.50; [PATCH] Add menu entry for Global Auto Revert mode |
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Date: |
Mon, 13 Jan 2014 16:18:35 +0100 |
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On Monday 13 January 2014 09:38:13 Stefan Monnier wrote:
> > That said, one can customize `global-auto-revert-mode' to turn that mode
> > on; So don't waste time with that patch.
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> I'm curious, because I assumed that global-auto-revert-mode would be
> impractical for "serious" use because it makes Emacs poll the freshness
> of every buffer's file repeatedly, which could lead to occasional "short
> freezes" and other annoying performance artifacts.
It should make a huge difference if file notifications are available or not.
Regards,
Rüdiger