I consider that genkernel needs some form of visual feedback that it is still alive while it is compiling and thinking, for newbie users. Considering that a target audience for genkernel is the less experienced user, it is highly disconcerting to be faced with what appears to be a frozen computer for highly prolonged periods of time. Should I crash it and reboot? Should I just make a cup of tea? Should I give up and never touch another computer again? It needs some kind of progress indicator - doesn't have to be a full-on ascii dancing penguin, but some form of ongoing live feedback that reassures would be useful, I think. Reproducible: Always Steps to Reproduce: 1. remove all prior experience of linux 2. run genkernel 3. experience discomforting uncertainty and helplessness. Actual Results: I waited and waited. Eventually I made a cup of tea to celebrate a new kernel, but I've been here before, so I knew the situation. Expected Results: It should have provided me with a clue that something was actually happening, but not ready yet. A rough progress bar or activity indicator. A means of knowing all is well. A reason to not reboot the computer out of ignorance, after ten minutes of apparent lifelessness in the genkernel department.
*** Bug 31168 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
we added this feature into the cvs version of genkernel.
