vi, emacs or pico? my answer
Some of the most heated debates occur on the best text editor to edit with. I have pretty much used nano/pico most of the time, but it a very simple editor. I find it difficult to move around my code. So, pico kind of sucks unless it’s for small changes here and there. Of course, there’s smultron which I use all the time, but i don’t like switching between apps to see what’s happening.
Next emacs vs vi:
My major problem with emacs is that I like my keys and use them all the time to move around my Apple. There are too many shortcuts which clash. Also, the problem with the meta keys. so no.
vi, similiar key bindings no matter whereever u go, linux, unix or mac. no intereference with apple shortcuts. small and powerful .
So, VI it is!!
About robotgeek
Rocker, philosopher, Mac lover, geek, robotics freak and an optimist. These describe me adequately, i guess!
When I find time away from my lab, I love to code my robots using java to be compatible with robocode . I also make it a point to visit Slashdot or read on Wikipedia . Of course, all this has to be done while listening to Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Metallica or Pearl Jam, mostly on Shoutcast online radio .
I also like to read. Though I don't find much time now, I generally stick to what I like, which is Ayn Rand. Let's just hope the world heads in the right direction
2004 has been the year of the blog, and I could not be left out!
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