bzr switch prompts to decrypt ssh-key 4 times

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TimeHorse wrote:
> Public bug reported:
>
> If the user's ssh private key is encrypted, bazaar needs to prompt the
> user to decrypt it for use in establishing the SSL. Most commands only
> request this decryption once, which is fine since I see no way to
> establish the equivalent of a session-key that persists across
> invocations, though that would be a WONDERFUL feature as my hand is
> getting tired from typing my password constantly.

You can use an SSH agent for this.

> What is, however, in my opinion excessive is that "bzr switch" requests
> decryption no less than FOUR (4) times before completion. Surely this
> can be cut down to 1, can't it?

Most likely yes.

Aaron
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I wonder if this is any better now? @TimeHorse, could you see if it has improved for you, and if it hasn't, provide details about the setup you are using where bzr creates 4 connections to do a switch.

Thanks,
Rob

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