Re: & and M-& to run programs asynchronously

[Stefan Monnier]

>>> Below is a ready patch submitted for verification before checking in:
>> As it stands its usefulness is rather dubious: the user could just as
>> easily type the extra & at the end.  Could someone remind me what were
>> the arguments for adding it?  What are the expected use-cases and
>> planned improvements?
> Sure, in its current state it is useless.  That's why I said
> it is just a starting point for adding more options relevant only
> for asynchronous commands.  These options include using M-& as an
> application launcher that will allow automatic creation of
> multiple *Async Shell Command* buffers, deciding whether to
> display the output buffer for GUI apps or not, etc.

OK, thanks.  That makes sense.


        Stefan