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So for you, Emacs is more like a library or editor engine than an application? That makes sense and may explain why I didn’t connect with it, in that I’m used t

So for you, Emacs is more like a library or editor engine than an application? That makes sense and may explain why I didn’t connect with it, in that I’m used to adapting to my tools rather than building them. I need to change contexts frequently so I’ve made myself malleable rather than my tools.

medstrom 4y ago
That's a great explanation, you have quite the way with words! I'd add that it isn't only about preferences. Obviously if it works equally well either way, you save time and energy by just adapting yourself to your tools and appliances and moving on with your life. But doing so sort of sets a ceiling on what you'll ever imagine any tool can do... This touches on what I'm getting at: https://djrobstep.com/posts/programs-are-a-prison https://djrobstep.com/posts/programs-are-a-prison