emacs-nox (console version) - how to get menus to work

[James Freer]

I am just trying emacs again before the new xubuintu install end of next month.

I seem to have missed the point somewhere with getting the drop down menus to 
work (using UK/GB keyboard). The help says M-` and another method is apparently
M-x menu-bar-open and also F10.

I did have the GUI version installed and then thought I'd try the console 
version - I am wondering if there is a conflict somewhere.

thanks
james