;;; 3) Once the init file is done, we apply any newly set parameters
;;; in initial-frame-alist to the frame.
-(add-hook 'before-init-hook 'frame-initialize)
-(add-hook 'window-setup-hook 'frame-notice-user-settings)
+;; These are now called explicitly at the proper times,
+;; since that is easier to understand.
+;; Actually using hooks within Emacs is bad for future maintenance. --rms.
+;; (add-hook 'before-init-hook 'frame-initialize)
+;; (add-hook 'window-setup-hook 'frame-notice-user-settings)
;;; If we create the initial frame, this is it.
(defvar frame-initial-frame nil)