On Sun, Jan 21, 2001, Colin Watson wrote: > *shrug* Depends what you like. I have to use all sorts of random vi > clones at work. The ones on the various commercial Unices are pretty > much original vi, and while I can use them well enough for simple tasks > like configuration file editing they'd drive me nuts for programming and > message editing. Multi-level undo, for one, is a must; syntax > highlighting is pleasant though not essential; I've got into the habit > of using cursor keys from time to time; and reformatting with 'gq' is > quite useful. However, I like the vi command set in general.
The 'gq' (I have remapped to the old 'Q') for me is INVALUABLE. I admit that I use a limited number of vim capabilities, but most of what I use I think is vim-specific. I use it as my mutt editor and the formatting makes replies and such a pleasure. I could never do some of the stuff like that with any email editor. Split is also something I often use. Not in vi at least. Same for tab completion and multiple undo. I can't believe how much I now rely on it. When I have to use vi or nvi, I really feel almost stranded. -Ken -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] AIM: ScopusFest
