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Re: Using Vi in the 7.0 Workbench [message #57176 is a reply to message #57090]

Tue, 04 December 2007 09:35

Paul Van Delst[1]
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James Kuyper wrote:
> Haje Korth wrote:
>> Scott,
>> I don't get it. Isn't vi that entirely user unfriendly editor form the
>> unix side where I have to hit "i" before I can even start inserting
>> any text in my document? I thought we are trying to get away from that
>> toward more usable terrain?
>
> Yes, vi is ancient, and has a horrific learning curve, and I would not
> recommend it new users.

You could replace "vi" with "emacs" in the above sentence. Same dog, different leg from my
perspective. Both are arcane with not insignificant learning curves. Having said that I
have seen knowledgable people do quite amazing things using either of those editors
(approaching speeds where their hands were almost a blur). Being a mere mortal, I use
nedit. :o)

I also think IDEs are way overrated. Sort of like the word "synergy" - used too often
where it shouldn't be and now it's all tired and worn out. :o)

Let the flames begin! :o)

cheers,

paulv

p.s. Just in case people weren't paying attention: :o)

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		Re: Using Vi in the 7.0 Workbench By: Haje Korth on Tue, 04 December 2007 07:54
		Re: Using Vi in the 7.0 Workbench By: Vince Hradil on Tue, 04 December 2007 06:47
		Re: Using Vi in the 7.0 Workbench By: jameskuyper on Tue, 04 December 2007 05:28
		Re: Using Vi in the 7.0 Workbench By: David Fanning on Tue, 04 December 2007 05:25
		Re: Using Vi in the 7.0 Workbench By: Haje Korth on Tue, 04 December 2007 05:07
		Re: Using Vi in the 7.0 Workbench By: MarioIncandenza on Tue, 04 December 2007 13:49
		Re: Using Vi in the 7.0 Workbench By: Paul Van Delst[1] on Tue, 04 December 2007 09:35
		Re: Using Vi in the 7.0 Workbench By: sbolin42 on Tue, 04 December 2007 09:09

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