Re: Pretest?

[Richard Stallman]

    > It should display that buffer in another window, and not abort
    > anything.

    That might means the new buffer will not be immediately available for
    editing, until the user cancels the minibuffer or isearch.

That is right.  The user will see the other buffer appear, and can
either finish or cancel the command that is in progress.  I think that
is less harsh.