Message-Id: <3.0.1.16.19980721135026.1e678f24@shadow.net>
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1998 13:50:26
To: eliz AT is DOT elta DOT co DOT il
From: Ralph Proctor <ralphgpr AT shadow DOT net>
Subject: An ELISP compiler with EMACS?
Cc: djgpp AT delorie DOT com
Mime-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Precedence: bulk

Dear Eli:

I am well into the EMACS manual and the FAQ--yes, I am reading, trying
things out, and
making notes. Sometimes a beginner can read things, apply the instructions,
but come to false
conclusions.

It seems to me that there is an ELISP compiler with EMACS--is this true?
And that one can write a program in ELISP and you would call this a
"macro"--is this true?

The reason I ask this is the concept is quite astounding. I mean the idea
that a form of lisp would be
available for an ordinary DOS desktop user. Would it be correct if I said
"You won't believe this but
I can write a program in lisp on my 486"??

Would you mind confirming or setting me straight?
Where is the elisp compiler--is it emacs itself?

Sincerely,

Ralph