Re: editing a file on a remote host as root

[Michael Albinus]

Chris Withers <address@hidden> writes:

>>> So, what is the new syntax that has replaced it that enables me to get
>>> the same effect without the convoluted changing of config files?!
>>
>> None. Use tramp-default-proxies-alist.
>
> Wow. Why was a nice clear and obvious syntax replaced with a bunch of
> mess in config files?

http://thread.gmane.org/gmane.emacs.tramp/5883

>> Maybe we can check your needs concretely; likely the configuration is
>> not such convoluted as it looks like.
>
> It's certainly less explicit, and all roads appear to lead to needing
> several lines involving hard coding usernames in config files :-(

Let's try it. Seriously, I offer to support you.

> Chris

Best regards, Michael.