Re: delete-selection-mode as default

[Richard Stallman]

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  > some text without replacing the selection.

  > C-g <type some text> C-S-g

If C-S-g were given a suitable definition, 
that command sequence would do what you have in mind.

However, it requires typing two extra characters, so it is an
inconvenience in something that is currently easy and natural.
It also requires remembering more.

Sorry, I won't go along.



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Dr Richard Stallman
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