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Re: getting emacs in cygwin
Wynfield Henman wrote:
On 6/27/07, Larry Hall (Cygwin) <reply-to-list-only-lh <at> cygwin <dot> com> wrote:
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<http://cygwin.com/acronyms/#PCYMTNQREAIYR>. Thanks.
Wynfield Henman wrote:
> Larry,
> I tried using "run.exe" as you suggested in "cygwin.bat" but it does
> not work. The issue is not emacs, but the initial login terminal.
Why are you starting emacs from cygwin.bat?
I am not.
You are the one that suggested that by using it one would avoid the
cmd.exe box.
And the only time that is a problem is when starting up cygwin and only
then.
Depends on how you want to use Cygwin's tools, though I gather from your
responses so far that the above statement is true for you.
'run.exe' is designed to be run directly from the Windows GUI (not from
any console/terminal). If you've already started a console or terminal,
it's really not needed.
Why would you use a MS Windows GUI to run a cygwin program?
Some people like to associate Cygwin tools with certain mime types so it's
possible to click on a file in the explorer, for example, and have their
favorite Cygwin tool open the file.
I guess you got confused since there were two different points being
discussed.
Regarding the dos box, when starting cygwin initially. Because we
already have a putty terminal emulator which is superior.
If you are happy with putty and the behavior you currently have, then
you should keep it. I only recommend 'run.exe' for areas where it may
be applicable. I don't mandate it. ;-)
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A: Yes.
> Q: Are you sure?
>> A: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation.
>>> Q: Why is top posting annoying in email?
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