Re: emacs as back-end

[Richard Stallman]

    Here's what I want to do:

    ...
    - do this on a Windows 2000 / XP machine

Whatever this is, it's a shame to do it on a proprietary operating
system such as Windows.  Why is using Windows part of your goals?  It
is a shame to develop any new capabilities that are only of use on
Windows, because they are only available to users who are willing to
give up their freedom and use Windows.