Cameron Simpson <c...@cskk.id.au> wrote: >>-- Emacs outshines all other editing software in approximately the same >>way that the noonday sun does the stars. It is not just bigger and >>brighter; it simply makes everything else vanish. ??? Neal Stephenson
Neal Stephenson's book Cryptonomicon was the reason I became borderline obsesseed with Emacs 20 years ago. I've only come to my senses in about the last 5 years when I started using vim. lol! Admittedly, Normal Mode takes some getting used to. I remember a quote from years ago that went something like, "Vi has two modes, edit and beep." > > A novice of the temple once approached the Chief Priest with a question. > > "Master, does Emacs have the Buddha nature?" the novice asked. > > The Chief Priest had been in the temple for many years and could be relied > upon to know these things. He thought for several minutes before replying. > > "I don't see why not. It's got bloody well everything else." > > With that, the Chief Priest went to lunch. The novice suddenly achieved > enlightenment, several years later. > > Commentary: > > His Master is kind, > Answering his FAQ quickly, > With thought and sarcasm. > > Cheers, > Cameron Simpson <c...@cskk.id.au> This is awesome! -- rust 0x68caecc97f6a90122e51c0692c88d9cb6b58a3dc -- https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
