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Re: Typewriter input simulation for EMACS
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chipschap |
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Re: Typewriter input simulation for EMACS |
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Sat, 27 Jul 2013 20:58:22 -0700 (PDT) |
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On Saturday, July 27, 2013 12:36:41 PM UTC-10, Pascal J. Bourguignon wrote:
Thank you for your excellent comments and suggestions.
> Now, defvar is a toplevel form. Inside a defun it doesn't do what you
> believe it does. Use let instead.
You are entirely correct, I just wanted to make the byte-compiler warning go
away :)
>
> write-typewriter is rather untypical a command, with this while t. You
> could instead write a typewriter major mode
The (while t is indeed bizarre. But it's deliberately chosen.
At one time I actually considered a major mode, just (re)defining entries in
the keymap to suit my purposes. Someone actually did something along those
lines that they called "no easy keys" if I recall correctly.
But consider my purpose here. It goes beyond keymapping. I create a trap from
which escape is difficult. NO switching buffers. NO fixing errors. NO
diversions. You just write. You just keep typing. Nothing else, because nothing
else is possible.
Kind of a writing program for people with attention deficits. And believe me,
I've met many a writer who has wanted such a thing. (Some day take a look at
"write or die" mode for EMACS.)
In any case, this is all in good fun and I am glad for your participation.