> > (I assume you use ed to compose your mail - why would you > > want to trust your editing to the new kid on the block?) > > > > Russ > > I do this regularly, but not for the reason you mention. > On a dodgy network connection with odd terminal settings > ed has its advantages.
it's also good from within a cpu connection over a slow network link, because you get local editing (including hold mode) - one hardly notices the network latency at all. for small files, i often do: ,p ,c then enter hold mode, paste in contents of file, edit to heart's content, and exit hold mode, w and q. it's a pity acme win doesn't support hold mode, otherwise one could have undo too!
