Re: Customizing the mode line

[Eli Zaretskii]

> From: Stefan Monnier <address@hidden>
> Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:12:40 -0400
> Cc: 'Eli Zaretskii' <address@hidden>, address@hidden
> 
> Eli Zaretskii said:
> > Right, I also think that both percentage and the line number is
> > redundant, and we could remove one of them, at least by default,
> > leaving an option to restore it for those who want that.
> 
> It's very tempting, but I can already hear screams in the distance.

Yes, me too.  Which is why I would settle for easier customization,
which I can use when necessary.

> > It should probably be moved to the right edge, because if it does not
> > show in full, or even not at all, it's not a disaster: the user
> > generally knows what buffer she is in.
> 
> It's tempting, but I'm also weary of a potential rebellion.

Ditto.