Emanuel Berg <moasen@zoho.com> writes:
Drew Adams <drew.adams@oracle.com> writes:
A minor mode can be buffer-specific (local) or not
(global). Minor-mode key bindings override
major-mode key bindings.
Good point. This goes against the intuition of some
people who think what is bigger should be the boss,
period.
One can think of it like a compass needle. It works on
the magneticism of Earth itself. However put a small
magnet next to it, and it will override the entire
planet! It is thoughtworthy.
Wow! This is an awesome analogy. I really like it. :)
I suppose the "size" in this matter isn't the size
alone but also the *proximity*, just like with Emacs
major and minor modes, the minor mode being closer to
the user...