bug#25122: 24.5; function describe-variable hangs on large variables

[Thierry Volpiatto]

Stefan Monnier <monnier@iro.umontreal.ca> writes:

> I think the better way out is to do less work.  E.g. bound the total
> amount printed (and replace the rest with "..." that can be expanded on
> demand).

The problem will be here again when you hit RET on "..." 

-- 
Thierry