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When I started using the vi text editor, I hated it. Now I've been using vi for more than 17 years, and here's a list of reasons I love it.
Want to become a master of text editing in the terminal, and beyond? These tips for getting started with Vim will steer you in the right direction.
It may be 2016, but among many developers and system administrators, the editor war is still alive and well. Vim (and vi) or Emacs: Both have strong followings, and of course, plenty of people use something else entirely. Which do you prefer?
The text editor is a workhorse for many people working in tech.
A few of the most popular options out there today are tried-and-true text editors like vi, Emacs, and gedit. And, a new text editor on the scene that's picking up traction is Atom. All four are open source, so you can get involved in... Read more
Getting started with new software can be overwhelming. It's even more frustrating when you transition from one tool to another, because you have to unlearn some habits in order to make room for new ones. But, there are huge benefits to switching from closed software to open source alternatives.
