For those of us that like to use the graphical version of Vim or Emacs, instead of the console version, which version do you recommend? For Vim, there's Mac OS X Vim, MacVim, Vim-Cocoa. For Emacs, CarbonEmacs, XEmacs, and Aquamacs. Are there more? Which of these are ready for prime-time? If it's a tough call, what are the trade-offs? ...
I recently discovered the org-mode in emacs and it works very well for me. I also like www.RememberTheMilk.com. I would like to be able to sync my org-mode file and RTM list. I know that RTM has its API exposed as web services. I am currently looking for a HTTP library that I could use to write my script. I found a couple of links but I ...
Is anybody using Emacs for C# development? What Emacs modes do you use? ...
For context, I am something of an emacs newbie. I haven't used it for very long, but have been using it more and more (I like it a lot). Also I'm comfortable with lisp, but not super familiar with elisp. What I need to do is bind a regular expression to a keyboard combination because I use this particular regex so often. What I've be...
Hi. I'm looking for a good article on using emacs as C/C++ IDE. Something like Steve Yegge's "Effective emacs". ...
I use emacs to edit my xml files (nxml-mode) and the files were generated by machine don't have any pretty formatting of the tags. I have searched for pretty printing the entire file with indentation and saving it, but wasn't able to find an automatic way. Is there a way? Or atleast some editor on linux which can do it. ...
I've been using Emacs's sql interactive mode to talk to the MySQL db server and gotten to enjoy it. A developer has set up another db on a new non-default port number but I don't know how to access it using sql-mysql. How do I specify a port number when I'm trying to connect to a database? It would be even better if Emacs can prompt me...
I'd like to take an existing application (written in OCaml) and create an Emacs "interface" for it (like, for example, the Emacs GDB mode). I would prefer to do this without writing a ton of Lisp code. In MVC terms, I'd like for the View to be Emacs, but for the Model and Controller to remain (primarily) OCaml. Does anybody know of a wa...
How do I make diff ignore temporary files like foo.c~? Is there a configuration file that will make ignoring temporaries the default? More generally: what's the best way to generate a "clean" patch off a tarball? I do this rarely enough (submitting a bug fix to an OSS project by email) that I always struggle with it... EDIT: OK, the sh...
In emacs, I've read the following code snippet in simple.el : (frame-parameter frame 'buried-buffer-list) What is the exact meaning of buried-buffer-list parameter ? What it is used for ? ...
I've never learned to use vi or Emacs yet people do use them still, despite there being other editors out there that are free and useful. What is it about these two and any others like them that means they hold appeal in the face of the newer editors? ...
I'm a long-time emacs user, and I'm now working about 1/2 time in Java. What are the best emacs libraries for Debugging Java Code Completion/Intellisense Javadoc browsing ? ...
How do you run Emacs in Windows? What is the best flavor of Emacs to use in Windows, and where can I download it? And where is the .emacs file located? ...
I have been using emacs for years now and I keep meaning to get a better understanding of elisp so I can customize the editor. One problem I have found is that it is a fairly daunting task to get started with. I have a basic understanding of LISP syntax, but is there any articles out there to help someone get started? Perhaps a tutorial...
If not, what are the significant differences? ...
For my day job, I live in Emacs. Utterly. I also have become pretty dependent on CScope to help me find things in the code. Normally, I have 2 windows in a split (C-x 3): And I use the right window for code buffers and the left window for the CScope search buffer. When you do a CScope search and select a result, it automatically up...
I am using js2-mode to edit Javascript in Emacs, but I can't seem to get it to stop using tabs instead of spaces for indentation. My other modes work fine, just having issues w/ js2. ...
Right up front: I do not want to start a religious war. I've used vi for as long as I can remember, and the few times I've tried to pick up Emacs I've been so lost that I've quickly given up. Lots of people find Emacs very powerful, however. Its programmability is somewhat legendary. I'm primarily doing Solaris+Java development, and I'd...
When I use Emacs I want to be able to easily display and navigate through a list of files I worked on from not just the current session but from previous sessions. (BTW, running Emacs 22.2 on Windows) ...
I just started using GNU Emacs as my text editor and I am concerned about getting afflicted with "Emacs Pinky" by having to constantly press the control key with my pinky finger as is required when using Emacs. How can I avoid potentially getting this type of repetitive strain injury? ...