On 10/20/2016 03:34 PM, Dmitry Gutov wrote: > On 20.10.2016 19:39, Hong Xu wrote: > >> Regarding the performance and user options, this might be the best way >> (or consider adding a function that wraps the two calls). If this is the >> way to go, can you add a little explanation in the doc string? People >> may not be aware of it. Thanks. > > Sorry, what might be the best way? A new command? What would you like to > see clarified in its docstring? Sorry for the confusion. Either keeping what it was or adding a new command [which essentially calls (vc-responsible-backend (vc-follow-link file)) ] would be the best option regarding performance. e need to clarify that symlinks are not followed in vc-responsible-backend, and If the first option is adopted, mention that vc-follow-link should be used if link following is desired.