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Peter Dyballa wrote:
> Am 22.10.2006 um 04:25 schrieb BillJosephson:
>
> > Warning: Cannot convert string
>
> Do you have X resources set for GNU Emacs? If so, why can't you set
> an existing font?
>
> If not: what about setting existing fonts as X ressources for GNU Emacs?
>
> 	Emacs*font:
> 	Emacs.dialog*.font:
> 	Emacs.pane.menubar.font:
> 	Emacs.menu*.font:
>
> Putting
>
> 	(setq debug-on-error t)
>
> into .emacs might show where the warning comes from ...
>
> --
> Greetings
>
>    Pete
>
> If all else fails read the instructions.
>                                           - Donald Knuth


Thanks, Peter. Frankly, your reply is a bit above my head. How would I
know if I have X resources set for GNU Emacs? Or how to set an existing
font?

I've used Emacs a lot before but never configured it, nor am  I much of
a sysadmin....

Thanks again.