Re: [Emacs-diffs] master 37b88d7: Fix bug#23006

[Michael Albinus]

Dmitry Gutov <address@hidden> writes:

Hi Dmitry,

> On 10.03.2017 12:00, Michael Albinus wrote:
>
>> The only meaning of `non-essential' is to give Tramp a hint that we're
>> in completion.
>
> ...which is non-essential.

I don't understand. What do you mean?

>> I haven't seen any other use of this variable since it
>> has been introduced back in 2010.
>
> We've been over this many times,

Yes, and nobody has contributed an alternative solution to what I have
proposed.

> and the "other use of this variable"
> is now present in company-mode and Ido.

In ido? What else but giving a hint for Tramp do you mean there?

I cannot speak for company-mode, but I would be surprised if it changes
its behaviour depending on the value of `non-essential'.

Best regards, Michael.