Thanks. I had seen that thread but it is still unclear to me what that means. I just found this which has some discussion from Eric Schulte himself. https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/emacs-orgmode/2013-04/msg01777.html I'll have to go and read this. If I get a solution I'll make sure I post it. Regards, Paul On 19 December 2013 02:31, Jambunathan K wrote: > > > > > Paul Harper writes: > > > "Warning (initialization): Your `load-path' seems to contain > > your `.emacs.d' directory: /home/username/.emacs.d/ > > This is likely to cause problems... > > Consider using a subdirectory instead, e.g.: > > /home/username/.emacs.d/lisp" > > (I know nothing about starter kit) > > On a related note, this warning occurs with Emacs from bzr trunk. The > problem surfaced in the help list. See > > http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.emacs.help/94823 > > > -- about.me/pauljamesharper Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Robert Heinlein