I think if you never bring up a barebones Linux (e.g. embedded system or some old HW) you might not really need it. But being able to connect via serial port t

I think if you never bring up a barebones Linux (e.g. embedded system or some old HW) you might not really need it. But being able to connect via serial port to some crappy stripped down Linux and knowing vi is there is a good feeling and it asks nothing of you in return.