How do I install Org-mode from a ELPA-compatible tarball?
Org-mode is distributed as an ELPA-compatible tar which can be used in conjunction with Emacs’ package manager. • If you are already running Org-mode, note the current version reported by M-x org-version. • Download the latest tarball from Org-mode repo. • Do M-x package-install-file. When prompted for Package file name, point it to .tar file downloaded in step 2. You will now see Package Manager compiling the files and installing it. • Reload emacs. This step is very important. • Note the version of the new installation using M-x org-version. If the new and old versions are different, the installation is done and you are all set to enjoy the updated Org-mode. Otherwise skip to step 6. • Review you load-path using C-h v load-path. Most likely that your old installation path takes precedence over the path chosen by package manager (which is typically ~/.emacs.d/elpa/…). Fix this anamoly by moving (package-initialize) line in .emacs to a more appropriate location. • Functionality of Or
