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Why does Tramp try to connect to remote hosts?
Tramp tries to connect to remote hosts on emacs startup. This happens when you used ido to browse directories on a remote host and it saved them in `ido-dir-file-cache`. Ido will then save this cache to `ido-save-directory-list-file` which is loaded when emacs starts up.
What is Tramp and how does it work?
TRAMP (Transparent Remote Access, Multiple Protocols) is a package for editing remote files, similar to AngeFtp or efs. Whereas the others use FTP to connect to the remote host and to transfer the files, TRAMP uses a remote shell connection (rlogin, telnet, ssh).
How does Tramp mode work in Emacs 24.3?
As of Emacs 24.3, an analog of the old multi: syntax has been layered on top of the modern ‘tramp-default-proxies-alist’ approach, meaning that you can once again perform multi-hops without any prior configuration. For details, see: With the new syntax, each ‘hop’ is separated by |.
Is there an alternative to Tramp on Windows?
Windows with Cygwin tools installed, assuming no password is required: Windows issues are discussed on a separate page: Tramp on Windows. A good alternative to Tramp that doesn’t do anything at the Emacs level is sshfs.
What to do when Tramp hangs with Solaris?
If Tramp hangs with Solaris at the local end, try using “scpx” as your default tramp method. Also check that the hostname you are invoking Tramp with, matches what is in the ~/.ssh/known_hosts file; e.g. if the known_hosts file specifies the host with an IP, use an IP in the Tramp invocation.
How does Tramp mode work in emacswiki?
Tramp Mode TRAMP (Transparent Remote Access, Multiple Protocols) is a package for editing remote files, similar to AngeFtp or efs. Whereas the others use FTP to connect to the remote host and to transfer the files, TRAMP uses a remote shell connection (rlogin, telnet, ssh).