On 3/28/07, joebert jacaba <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
i use vi. i have used nano. i cant comment on emacs because i have never used it and dont plan to use it. if i need bloated i use eclipse for development.
vi(m) I tried it the first time I immersed myself in Linux. (I remember using the tutorial installed) It was very hard to understand at first (because of command & edit modes, etc.). It is simply radically different from the editors I got used to in the windows world. You have to change your whole mindset (just like when you try to switch to Linux). After passing the learning curve, I never used notepad-like editors again. In the end, I am more productive (more work done in less time). * Imagine editing files without moving your hand to the numeric pad OR arrow keys (less energy consumption). * Imagine deleting 9 lines in 3 key strokes (less than a second). * Cut & Paste in few keystrokes (no more strain from mouse highlighting). * Yup, it has tabs and syntax highlighting. There are still tons of things to learn ... which makes it exciting. :-) Though I haven't tried emacs yet. Enjoy! _________________________________________________ Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List plug@lists.linux.org.ph (#PLUG @ irc.free.net.ph) Read the Guidelines: http://linux.org.ph/lists Searchable Archives: http://archives.free.net.ph
