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Re: Buffers in Dired
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Galen Boyer |
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Re: Buffers in Dired |
Date: |
31 May 2003 22:36:12 -0500 |
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On Sat, 31 May 2003, proteus@theworld.com wrote:
>
> Some comments regarding dired...
>
> Dired is good for what it is, a "directory editor". But it doesn't
> feel optimal as a filesystem browser. I still bust out an xterm and
> use ls/cd etc. I considered a list of things that I would want in a
> filesystem browser:
>
> * The "-l" style output should be optional
> * Hidden files should not be shown by default
> * Do not create new buffers for each dir visited
I don't get it. Dired has this and lots more.
Just use `i' on the subdirectorys.
How bout trying the following steps.
Find any directory.
On that directory line type C-u i R
Now, do M-$
Now, try M-$ again.
Does this seem useful? I find it extremely useful.
--
Galen deForest Boyer
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground.