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It is a fairly comprehensive reference and all, but saying 'sed Editor' is just as bad as saying 'ATM machine'.

• ralph 15y ago
  Sorry, it's isn't comprehensive but more of an introduction, e.g. no mention of the difference between pattern and hold space or the n/N commands.
  • agumonkey 15y ago
    no mention on how to implement tetris in sed either. ( which would be the end of the road in sed-fu )
    • ralph 15y ago
      I think you're getting confused with implementing sed in sed. ;-)
      • agumonkey 15y ago
        I think I'll have to surrender my lisp noob badge forever after such an omission.
• biot 15y ago
  It's worse in that it's not just redundant but actually conveys the wrong impression of its purpose... a bit like saying "yacc Compiler" or "File fsck".
• Sharlin 15y ago
  This is different, as sed is the proper name of the program (and just happens to be an acronym as well.) awk, while also being a stream editor, is not "a SED". Anyway, complaining about redundant use of acronyms is IMO pointless and needlessly prescriptive. Language is a fluid thing.
  • zotz 15y ago
    > redundant use of acronyms RUA.