diff man/xemacs/packages.texi @ 424:11054d720c21 r21-2-20

Import from CVS: tag r21-2-20
author cvs
date Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:26:11 +0200
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--- a/man/xemacs/packages.texi	Mon Aug 13 11:25:03 2007 +0200
+++ b/man/xemacs/packages.texi	Mon Aug 13 11:26:11 2007 +0200
@@ -116,6 +116,17 @@
 idea to install all packages and not interfere with the wishes of your
 users.
 
+If you can't find which package provides the feature you require, try
+using the @code{package-get-package-provider} function. Eg., if you know 
+that you need @code{thingatpt}, type:
+
+@example
+M-x package-get-package-provider RET thingatpt
+@end example
+
+which will return something like (fsf-compat "1.06"). You can the use
+one of the methods above for installing the package you want.
+
 @subsection XEmacs and Installing Packages
 
 Normally, packages are installed over the network, using EFS