lisp-interaction-mode is fine. i do recall, however, that at some
point *scratch* used fundamental-mode though; not sure.
;; i don't need the default hint
(initial-scratch-message nil)
;; use customizable text-mode as major mode for *scratch*
- (initial-major-mode 'text-mode)
+ ;; (initial-major-mode 'text-mode)
;; inhibit buffer list when more than 2 files are loaded
(inhibit-startup-buffer-menu t)
;; don't need to see the startup screen or echo area message