Re: Not loading the Registry settings

[Stefan Monnier]

>  - It basically turns w32reg:x_get_string_resource() into a no-op.

Interesting approach.

> Would the same approach for xrdb:x_get_string_resource() work? In
> particular, in the ~/.Xdefaults case mentioned by Miles?

I do not know, but I'd think so, yes.

>  - As defined, it is an irreversible operation. Once -Q is used,
> x_get_string_resource is a no-op for the duration of the Emacs
> instance. I've assumed that is the intended effect.

I think that's OK, but the double-parsing of -Q is not
very satisfactory.  I'd rather see a new variable Vinhibit_x_resources
instead, which the Lisp code could set to non-nil when it parses
the -Q argument.


        Stefan