editor recommendations?
Russell
rsstinnett at gmail.com
Mon Mar 8 10:12:50 EST 2021
Cameron Simpson <cs at 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 <cs at cskk.id.au>
This is awesome!
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