emacs_tutorial/doc/init_emacs.org

How to initialize emacs

Open a session from graphic interface

Check you application lists and open emacs.

Initializing emacs with specific arguments from a shell

To open emacs without user configurations, i.e., open a new vanila emacs session open a terminal emulator and write:

  emacs -Q

Debug when init:

  emacs --debug-init

Open emacs withtout using X windows:

 emacs -nw