Each object has the same name as the source file it cam e from. Basically, I want to be able to type "emacs main", and have it know to open main.f90 as opposed to main.o.

1- How do I change the mouse pointer shape? I read in the GNU Emacs Lisp Manual that there is a variable to change it to the shape that you like, x-pointer; I did the "M-x apropos thing" but I don ...

The file that had me thinking about the topic was the worst case you’ve probably ever seen: I have a .emacs file kicking around that I haven’t really understood since I copied it from someone ...