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bug#46621: Copy line


From: Richard Stallman
Subject: bug#46621: Copy line
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 01:22:12 -0500

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  > > What is the use case for an Emacs user to need to copy a line 12
  > > times, and is it frequent enough to justify binding the command to a
  > > key, and to C-c key on top of that?

  > That users are asking about a command like this on stackexchange seems to
  > indicate that some users would find this useful.

Sure, but how much?  Is it enough interest that we should cater to it?

Adding to Emacs every function or command that some users would like
would make it even more bloated.  Of course, we add commands, but we
should make sure each one is substantially useful.



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Dr Richard Stallman
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