Re: Read Only Buffers On compilation

[Stefan Monnier]

> I seem to have an odd behaviour when executing scripts in emacs. The
> scripts work fine if no input is required. But when input is required
> the compilation buffer is read-only. How can I make the buffer read-
> write so that input can be taken. So for example a very basic script
> asking for input such as below would work in emacs.

C-h f compile RET says:

  [...]
  Additionally, with universal prefix arg, compilation buffer will be in
  comint mode, i.e. interactive.

So try C-u M-x compile RET


        Stefan