RE: [External] : Re: Setting value 1 when matching two strings

[Drew Adams]

If two objects are `eq' then they are also `equal'.

(`equal' tests with `eq' as the first test it tries.
If that succeeds it returns `t', else it tries other
tests.)

All of this is so clearly explained in the Elisp
manual.  There's really no reason not to consult it.
Even laziness isn't a reason.  Just `i eq RET' takes
you directly to node `Equality Predicates', which
tells you all you need to know, and likely in better
ways than you'll find here.

Which is quicker and easier, `i eq RET' or sending
a mail to help-gnu-emacs@gnu.org and hoping for a
reply that makes sense to you?

Do yourself a favor: Ask Emacs.