emacs loading in xterm?

linux_dejan · 09-13-2004, 12:45 PM

Hello,

I just installed the emacs editor on my comp. But when I type 'emacs' in xterm the eritor loads in the comand prompt.... not in a separate window like a normal program would...?

I downloaded the emacs-21.3.tar.gz file and followed the instructions to install it... My question is how do I get the editor to open like a normal program in a new window and not in xterm?

NOTE; im new with linux/unix so please give me a step by step explanation rather then "do this..." type of explanation

Thanks!

UsualTuxpect · 09-13-2004, 01:06 PM

try --->#emacs &

it will open emacs as a background process in the shell window....

remember if u close the shell window the emacs gets killed..

linux_dejan · 09-13-2004, 01:28 PM

The command '#emacs &' is not working... nothing happens, no messages...nothing..

slackie1000 · 09-14-2004, 01:09 PM

hi there,

UsualTuxpect meant with out the hash symbol "#"

Code:

 emacs &

regards

slackie1000

ps : UsualTuxpect, vB code is always a friend.