Stuart Cooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I can't help but buy into this discussion: > > > In command mode: > > 'D' also deletes to the end of the current line, saving a whole keypress > > > 'ZZ' to save and exit instead of :wq... you don't need to move your fingers > > between keys :) > > Here's what someone had to say in the memorable vi vs Emacs Slug debate: > ################ <biased vim commentary clipped> well, i'd been using vim for about 4 years. and i've been using emacs for about one (i'd used it a small amount before, too). i like both! they're both remarkably good editors, once you take the time to learn them. don't let their somewhat different methods of use fool you into thinking one is better than the other - they're just different. personally, i do my programming and mail in emacs, and edit config files and make quick fixes with vim. i'm proficient enough with them to not have to think about it, and i'm really happy i know both now. basically it comes down to using the right tool for the right job (i'll leave which jobs they're suitable for up to the casual reader :-). i'm of a similar mind with programming languages; digging your head into a hole and refusing to acknowledge where a particular language's strong points are, due to preconceived opinions about which language is philosophically better is just silly. .. just my 2c :-) > that pesky Escape key again". Then you make your editing change and > you have to think "time to start typing again; let's hit i,o,O,A" when you learn an editor you don't need to think about what you're doing. finger memory. > Whereas in a modeless editor like Emacs you can instantly hit > C-k for delete to end of line (one keystroke; no change-of-mode required) > and C-x C-s to save your file or C-x C-c to exit the editor; two keystrokes > but you can keep your finger on the control key in the middle of the > sequence. and to delete the entire line, including the new line, you need to do c-k c-k, in vim it's dd. we could sit here counterpointing situations where there's a minute saving in one editor over the other, but let's not. have a great day :-) -- Damien Elmes [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
