On 12 Jun 2008, at 20:38, Stefan Monnier wrote:

>> Things like C-n can be changed to actually move to the next line.
>> For Aquamacs I have written code that moves to the next (visible)  
>> line and
>> places the cursor as close (horizontally) as possible.  This is  also
>> relevant when using variable-width fonts.  I'd be more than happy  to
>> contribute that.
>
> I think this would be a good addition.  In the longer run, we may even
> use such as things as the default movement commands, but for a  
> start, we
> could put it into a minor-mode.

I have posted code here:

http://article.gmane.org/gmane.emacs.devel/90861

... but did not get any feedback.
I'm not going to put in further work (i.e. packaging this as stand- 
alone minor mode) without getting the general OK to do it this way,  
especially given that there are probably alternative implementations  
on the C level.

Thanks for your comments