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Re: emacs-29 a9037aa8e81: ; Fix use-package-ensure-system-package macOS
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Stefan Monnier |
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Re: emacs-29 a9037aa8e81: ; Fix use-package-ensure-system-package macOS footnote |
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Mon, 12 Dec 2022 09:44:23 -0500 |
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Gnus/5.13 (Gnus v5.13) |
Stefan Kangas [2022-12-11 10:03:43] wrote:
> Stefan Monnier <monnier@iro.umontreal.ca> writes:
>> AFAIK similar problems occur under GNU/Linux where starting Emacs from
>> your desktop environment's GUI probably did not source your shell's
>> config either so your $PATH may be different than when you start Emacs
>> from a terminal.
>
> Programs installed system-wide are normally available on your PATH on
> GNU/Linux. On macOS, they're not, at least not in many common setups
> like Homebrew installations in combination with GUI apps. That's why
> such hacks are more needed.
There is indeed a difference of degree, but the underlying problem
is just as common.
Stefan