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I have been a Linux nerd for over two decades, but I never managed to grok vi, it just seems unintuitive. I found Emacs more attractive, and when I ssh into a l
by OfSanguineFire 3y ago
I have been a Linux nerd for over two decades, but I never managed to grok vi, it just seems unintuitive. I found Emacs more attractive, and when I ssh into a low-powered device like a router running OpenWRT, Emacs isn’t available so I use the editor that is available and seems intuitive: Nano. (Yes, I know I could also use Emacs with TRAMP, but everyone establishes their own personal workflow.)
This comment isn't meant to knock vi. Obviously it has its fans. But the inability of some hackers to feel comfortable with it is a well-known phenomenon.
- linuxdude314 3y agoHave you ever sat down for an hour and tried to learn? If you’re familiar with Unix tools a lot of the syntax should be familiar (like string substitutions). Having been a math tutor in the past, I pretty firmly believe anyone is capable of learning the basics of how to use vim. It’s either a lack of effort or a learning disability, not much in between. It’s really not hard to memorize a few keyboard shortcuts for most people who are proficient with computers.
- seabrookmx 3y agoJust because you can doesn't mean you want to. There's alternatives.. if OP doesn't like vi's bindings why would you insinuate they're lazy or have a learning disability? For my 2c, I did invest the time and know my way around vim fairly well. I still prefer micro.