On 10/18/06, Bernd Finger <Bernd.Finger at sun.com> wrote: > Casper, > > Casper.Dik at Sun.COM wrote: > > I think I have to side with Roland; I use "vi" to edit but use > > "emacs" mode exclusively for command lined editing. > > > > The only intuitive editing I can think of is the use of the arrow keys; > > gmacs/emacs editing supports that; vi does not. > > In ksh93 r+ and s-, in vi edit mode, all cursor keys work fine on my test > systems, just like in ?macs mode. Have you tried already? > > So the main difference between vi and ?macs mode for me is the need to use one > of the vi commands like a, i, or cw to start inserting characters in vi mode. > As > this might be a problem for beginners or those that come from bash, I am fine > with a default "gmacs" setting. The behaviour of bash is a standard on Linux and I think there is no other option as to adopt it.
Unfortunately I have to add a general note here: I am more and more shocked that such trivial items need to be debated at all. I am observing the ksh93 integration project nearly since the beginning and I have to question whether or not really all the bureaucracy is needed. I think Sun and the Open Solaris team should discuss options to streamline the integration process for all new projects and the bureaucracy needed during project evolution. The current process has become unbearable. -- Josh
