Bob George wrote:
>
> SD> OK, here's the simple answer.  If the remote computer
> SD> is in single-user mode, it won't accept remote logins
> SD> and no editor is going to do you any good.
>
> Except for any that are there anyhow. Which probably includes...
>
>     vi

You are missing the point, Bob.  If the remote computer
is not accepting remote logins, then you can't access
the computer remotely

> The only point is that sometimes an 'ugly' editor such
> as vi is your only available option,

As I explained before, there are always options.

> and only knowing a "full-featured" editor can be a
> challenge.

"Full-featured" is *not* the issue.
"User-friendly" is the issue.

> Not unlike the benefit of knowing edlin/edit

Precisely.  There is *no* benefit from knowing edlin.

Cheers,
Steven

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