[asterisk-dev] RFC: internal CLI changes

[Anton]

Seems you are not used CISCO either. Cisco method does not 
exclude tab-completion. It just INCLUDE short version of 
commands, allowing you to complete commands by pressing TAB 
or see the list, if there more than one choice. IMHO, 
Asterisk CLI were made CISCO like from the beginning, and 
does not include full CISCO behaviou, since the first 
implementors just did not have enough 
time/power/inspiration do not essential parts. Later it 
just went to past. And that's not crypting. Before 
arguing - it's better to get know both sides of subject.

On 19 November 2006 20:10, Tilghman Lesher wrote:
> On Sunday 19 November 2006 03:20, Anton wrote:
> > I have to disagree with you. Seems you have never woked
> > much with CISCO or similar equipment CLI. Otherwise you
> > would not argue. Don't reinvent the wheel. There is ony
> > one con- according to the Luigi - it's not easy to
> > implement it now in the current code.
>
> We're not reinventing the wheel.  The problem is that
> we've chosen a different wheel than what you're used to. 
> Reimplementing it now to support Cisco's method of
> command completion would cause trouble for those of us
> who like having commands that aren't cryptic.  While it's
> easier for you to type, it's less easy for someone to
> learn what you're doing by looking over your shoulder. 
> The Asterisk CLI currently makes it very easy for a
> person to discover new commands through the tab command
> line completion process, which is one of its strengths.