Re: master 18b680cfd1: Fix bug#52467 by adding a new custom variable 'display-comint-buffer-action'

[Stefan Monnier]

> It's not sufficiently general.  For example, 'shell' first pops up the
> buffer and then sets its major mode with an explanation that goes as
>
>   ;; The buffer's window must be correctly set when we call comint
>   ;; (so that comint sets the COLUMNS env var properly).
>   (pop-to-buffer buffer)

BTW, this is a problem we should fix more thoroughly.

I *think* the right way to fix it is to first set the buffer in
comint-mode, then display the buffer (when needed), then launch
the process.


        Stefan