Re: Run multiple shells in Emacs.

[Hongyi Zhao <hongyi.zhao@gmail.com>]

On Tue, Jun 1, 2021 at 7:21 PM Leo Butler <leo.butler@umanitoba.ca> wrote:
>
> Abhiseck Paira <abhiseckpaira@disroot.org> writes:
>
> >> I want to use Emacs as an advanced terminal multiplexer similar to
> >> tmux. Now, I find the method described here:
> >> <https://iloveemacs.wordpress.com/2014/09/10/emacs-as-an-advanced-terminal-multiplexer/comment-page-1/>.
> >> Any hints/comments/suggestions will be highly appreciated.
> >
> > When I first started using Emacs, I wanted to recreate tmux+terminal
> > workflow with Emacs. So I tried to use *shell* and found it inadequate
> > because I tried to run TUI (not CLI) applications and it would complain
> > that terminal wasn't fully operational. Also if I use *term* then I
> > don't get to use the Emacs keybindings.
>
> Not quite. In *term*, one can switch `modes' between char and line entry. One lets
> you interact with the terminal as if in a *shell* buffer. This is super
> handy.

This is exactly one of the wonderful features I pursue.

HY
>
> Leo

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