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From: laba-4an@web7g.berkeley.edu (Andy McFadden)
Newsgroups: comp.editors
Subject: Re: EMACS better than Vi?
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Date: 7 May 88 03:37:04 GMT
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Summary: Blah

In my opinion, vi is the better of the two for everyday functions.  (Where
everyday = write C programs, short letters, etc).

If you want to write a novel, use emacs.  If all you want is a word processor,
there's a better choice...

If you like the interface, use Jove.  There's no reason to use a program
that huge unless you're going to use all of the power.  It works better
than Jove and vi in two respects: editing huge files, and editing binaries.

Since I'm not a "serious" writer, I greatly prefer vi.  It loads quickly,
and the quick word replace, line deletion, command repeption, etc ad nauseum
commands are perfect for someone who is willing to take the time to learn
them.  Having named commands helps the new user by giving him a crutch to
lean on.

Do I sound opinionated?  I find it hard to edit source code when I'm
permanently stuck in insert mode...

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laba-4an@widow.berkeley.edu (Andy McFadden)