On Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:18:50 -0600, "Jeffrey C. Ollie" wrote: > 1) Don't hardcode the installation directory, instead use emacs' > pkg-config module. > > 2) Install a byte compiled version of the emacs mode. yes, both of these seem reasonable > 3) Install the emacs mode in emacs' site-start directory so that it > gets loaded automatically. I'd say anyone using notmuch should just use (require 'notmuch) instead; that way you don't abuse people not using this system. This is similar to most other package usage with emacs... -- keith.packard@intel.com