RE: [External] : Re: Indicate better the current use of the echo area / minibuffer [was: Controlling Isearch from minibuffer]

[Drew Adams]

>  > I use a separate minibuffer frame.  The idea is to
>  > have a one pixel frame inner border.  The border
>  > changes from matching the background to some
>  > contrasting color when the minibuffer is active.
>  >
>  > I am not sure what the analog to the inner border
>  > should be for the non-separate minibuffer frame
>  > scenario.
> 
> There is none.  The best solution I can think of 
> is to tune the minibuffer window's background.

That was my guess also.  But it will be interesting
to see if others come up with some interesting ideas.