On Mon, Nov 05, 2007 at 03:10:50PM -0800, David Brodbeck wrote: > I think it comes down to personal taste. I just can't get the hang > of vi. I use it when I have to, but after years of using it off and > on I still do things like accidentally insert 127 copies of the > letter 'a' into my file. Using vi requires you to keep track of the > editor's state in your head -- you have to remember whether it's in > input mode or command mode. I've never been able to do that reliably.
My vim (not vi) tells me at the bottom of the screen. Right now it says: -- INSERT -- 13,66 All What about nano? mcedit? Doug. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
