Workshop

The Workshop summarizes the key terms you learned and poses some questions about the topics presented in this chapter. It also provides you with a preview of what you will learn in the next hour.

Key Terms

buffer An area of the screen used to edit a file in emacs.

flow control The protocol used by your computer and terminal to make sure that neither outpaces the other during data transmission.

key bindings The emacsterm for key mapping.

Meta key Analogous to a Control key, this is labeled either Meta or Alt on your keyboard.

named emacs command A command in emacsthat requires you to type its name, like query-replace, rather than a command key or two.

XON/XOFF A particular type of flow control. The receiving end can send an XON (delay transmission) character until it's ready for more information, when it sends an XOFF (resume transmission).

Exercises

1:How do you get to the emacs help system?
2:Check your keyboard. If you don't have a Meta or Alt key, what alternative strategy can you use to enter commands such as M-x?
3:What's the command sequence for leaving emacs when you're done?
4:What was the problem I had with the Delete key? How did I solve the problem? What's the alternative delete command if Delete isn't available?
5:How do you do global search-and-replace in emacs, and what key do you press to stop the global search-and-replace when you are prompted for confirmation at the first match?
6:Use the emacs help system to list the emacs copyright information. What's your reaction?

Preview of the Next Hour

The next hour is an in-depth look at the different shells available in UNIX, how to configure them, and how to choose which you'd like to use. You also learn about the contents of the default configuration files for both csh and sh, the two most common shells in UNIX.

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