Re: help with exec-path

[S Boucher]

>I'm trying to get auctex to use the executables in my self-compiled
>texlive installation. I set the proper paths in my .bashrc file, and
>again (just for good measure) with (setenv "PATH") in my .emacs. That
>doesn't get the proper paths into `exec-path', though.

If you start emacs from your desktop menu, PATH will likely NOT have what is 
specified in your .bashrc.

First,
 try starting emacs from a shell.  If your exec-path is ok, then you'll 
have to figure out how to add configs for your particular desktop 
manager.