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Re: master 10a31c6a29: Prefer saying "init file" to ".emacs" in FAQ


From: Stefan Kangas
Subject: Re: master 10a31c6a29: Prefer saying "init file" to ".emacs" in FAQ
Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:04:29 -0700

Eli Zaretskii <eliz@gnu.org> writes:

> It is not a good idea to replace '.emacs' with "init file", when the
> latter is not explained anywhere in the FAQ.  This is a FAQ, which
> assumes a very confused reader, so relying on their knowledge in this
> matter is not recommended.
>
> If you want to make such a change, please add a section about what is
> an init file and how Emacs looks for it, and add a cross-reference to
> there whenever "init file" is mentioned.

Thanks, I've now fixed this as you suggest (commit 55f681359e).  I hope
it looks okay.



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