I've attempted something similar but without installing any external package and by documenting the config inline so that one could pick only what needed: http

I've attempted something similar but without installing any external package and by documenting the config inline so that one could pick only what needed: http://giuliofidente.com/2013/04/getting-to-know-and-use-emacs-better.html http://giuliofidente.com/2013/04/getting-to-know-and-use-ema... In there I tried to address also other issues like saving the backup files out of the working dir, show the line numbers, highlight long lines.