Re: verbosity of test failure feedback (was: Automake 1.11.1 glitch?)

[Bob Friesenhahn]

On Tue, 7 Sep 2010, Ralf Wildenhues wrote:
> Actually, I haven't come across many test failures where more
> information was necessary.  At least in this case I think it was
> crystal clear from the silent5.log file, no?  ;-)
>
> One practical problem with sending test directory contents by default
> is that they can be pretty large.  When multiple failures occur, say,
> all Libtool-related tests fail due to a Libtool installation bug, we're
> speaking of several MB packed.  I don't really want this sent to a
> public mailing list read by dozens of people.

Yes, and as a point of fact, my message was rejected by the mailing 
list and only made it to Stefano due to being listed in the Cc:.

Bob
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