Your bug report #16988: 24.3.50; emacs -nw -Q --eval '(kill-emacs)' takes 2 seconds unless I hit a key which was filed against the emacs package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 16988@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 16988: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=16988 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems