bug#9185: 24.0.50; "C-s M-p" does not bring the tip of the search ring

[Juri Linkov]

>>> I understand what you say, but IMO, clearly the advantages of the
>>> current behavior (save one extra M-p) in no way makes up for the
>>> drawbacks (counter intuitive behavior; no way to check the tip of the
>>> search ring before using it).

I agree that it's counter intuitive behavior.

>> You can still type C-s M-p M-n to get the first entry for inspection.
>> It's a trade-off which is more important.

To do the same, I use `C-s M-e M-p'.

> So what do people think it would be more convenient?

I don't mind the change.  If people agree with it,
I'll send a new patch that implements this change.