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> I use a stock install and I never even touch the .emacs file. Not even to centralize the `backup.foo~` and `#auto-save.foo#` files that emacs loves to litter

> I use a stock install and I never even touch the .emacs file. Not even to centralize the `backup.foo~` and `#auto-save.foo#` files that emacs loves to litter the file system with? I can't wrap my mind around it.

otabdeveloper4 4y ago
I don't mind the backup files. And once in a blue moon they're useful.
- dmd 4y ago
  Yes, but they're more useful in a central location.
  - hirvi74 4y ago
    So, put them all in a central location. It's very doable, for I have this very thing in my config. https://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/BackupDirectory https://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/BackupDirectory
    - dmd 4y ago
      Exactly. Did you miss the gp comment?
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lkjdsklf 4y ago
I find it fun to find random poop.cpp~ from 5 years ago in some random place on the filesystem. It's like discovering buried treasure. Who knows what's in there? Could be anything!