bug#9972: 24.0.90; "C-s/C-r" from the minibuffer don't clear the current text

[Dani Moncayo]

> Like you (and Drew, and I guess everyone in this list), I like
> consistency and generality.
>
> Actually, what I don't like in the current behavior of C-s (and the
> other 3) when invoked from the minibuffer is the fact that the current
> minibuffer text remains there after hitting C-s (like if I were typed
> it, but even being read-only!).  That scenario is not like users are
> used to when the type `C-s'.  They expect to see a clean minibuffer
> prompt "I-search: ", with the cursor after it.
>
> So, what about making the Isearch commands start that way, but
> considering the current minibuffer text (the one present before C-s
> was invoked) as the first entry for the search, as you pointed out?

Forget about this.  I now realize what you and Drew meant, and I agree with you.

I'm closing this bug report, and sorry for wasting your time.

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Dani Moncayo