The problem resolved itself automatically, presumably due to deinstallation of the iiimecf package.
The problem was caused by the fact that emacs requested interactive configuration of some language or locale setting, in one of the config tasks. Even though this problem has been resolved, it may be noted that auctex configuration is vulnerable to emacs wishing to interact with the user. This should be prevented. Regards, Simon -- Simon Pepping email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] home page: http://www.leverkruid.eu -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]