Re: isearch multiple buffers

[Juri Linkov]

>> I don't like the idea of making C-s in a buffer list buffer (ordinary
>> or ibuffer) search into other buffers just because they are marked.
>
> How about the suggestion that:
>
> * C-s acts normally in Buffer List and Dired.
>
> * Outside those buffers, C-s searches the buffers and file
>   buffers that are marked in Buffer List and Dired
>
> Isearch should provide some feedback, as already discussed, when it does a
> multi-search, so that users are aware of what's happening.
>
> The possible point of confusion will be for users who are unaware of the
> connection between marking and isearch. The isearch doc would explain that,
> but there is still room for confusion.
>
> If that is thought to be too confusing, since users already have the habit
> of marking buffers and files for other reasons,

Yes, this would be too confusing.

> then perhaps a dedicated mark could be used. Only users aware of this
> feature could then invoke it.

Using a dedicated mark requires creating a new keybinding and a new mark
to be able to mark with a dedicated mark.  Wouldn't it be simple just have
a dedicated key to start isearch on normal marks?

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Juri Linkov
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