[comp.emacs] describe-function error

bchen@esvax.berkeley.edu (Benjamin Chen) (07/15/88)

     I recently installed emacs (again) on a machine.  Everything works
fine except one thing.  WHen I try to "describe-function", it prints
in the *Help* buffer:

     <function-name>:
     Cannot exec binary file.

What exactly is it trying to do?  If it were more specific about the error,
I could track it down.  All help appreciated.

BTW:  Is there a way of invoking emacs without reading from ~/.Xkeymap?




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bchen@esvax.berkeley.edu (Benjamin Chen) (08/31/88)

     I posted this awhile back and got no response.  If this was a silly 
question, then please give some flames or SOMETHING.  Anyway, here's the error:

I type in 'meta-x describe function' and then at the prompt 'Describe function:
I type in say 'query-replace'.  The window splits in two, and I get in the
text window:

    query-replace:
    Cannot exec binary file.

In the message window, I get the normal help messages.


    What gives?


Benjamin Chen
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bchen@esvax.berkeley.edu (Benjamin Chen) (09/03/88)

The problem has been fixed.  Thanks to all who responded!

	BC

Benjamin Chen
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