bug#10731: 24.0.93; ido-mode: C-j does not select buffer at head of list

[Leo Liu]

On 2012-03-14 22:48 +0800, Daumantas Baltrusaitis wrote:
> While that is true, I believe that more relevant analogy is C-x b
> C-f with ido-mode disabled. It opens the buffer at head of
> list (default buffer).
>
> I generally expect C-j to be interchangeable with <RET> in most
> contexts since j is right under my index finger, thus easier to
> press than <RET>. Especially in tasks used as often as
> switching/killing buffers.
>
> I guess that is the main point. Even with C-x C-f C-j example C-j
> behaves like <RET> and that is the expected behavior.
>
> Daumantas

C-j is the key to let you get away from choosing a default item. It is
necessary (the only way) in a few cases. If you remap C-j to RET in ido
mode you will realise why you need it. The subtle but clear difference
between C-j and RET looks like a conscious decision from Kim.

I'll let the maintainer decide whether to close this bug.

Leo