Comment 3 for bug 320119
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| Robert Collins (lifeless) wrote Re: [Bug 320119] Re: Inconsistent use of revision ranges | #3 |
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On Fri, 2009-01-23 at 01:18 +0000, Ian Clatworthy wrote:
>
> * log shows the results *from* X to Y inclusive
> * most other commands show the differences *between* X and Y.
>
> In the words, the behaviour is different because the intent of the
> commands is different.
>
> I think it is unlikely that we'll want to change the code but the
> documentation explaining the reasoning behind this difference needs
> work. I'm leaving this bug open accordingly.
I think it would be ok to harmonise log with other commands; the fact
that is by design doesn't change the confusing effect on users.
-Rob