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From: David Meyer <papa@sdf.org>
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Subject: Re: VI* on VMS
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:40:32 +0900
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Chris Townley <news@cct-net.co.uk> writes:

>>>> On 10/16/2024 3:45 PM, Dan Cross wrote:
>>>>> ... I assume that the VAXstation
>>>>> 4000-60 David mention is the hardware at the SDF museum.

Correct.

> Why would anyone want use vi, or vim on VMS?
>
> What is wrong with eve/tpu? or even LSE?

I have become a fan of EVE, and recommend EDT for new VMS users whose
terminals don't have a keypad.

But some people like to try a new OS without having to learn a new
editor. And since a previous administrator thought it was worthwhile to
install VIM and VILE, I don't feel like deleting them unless they cause
unfixable problems. Will give Vim 9.1 a try.

-- 
David Meyer
Takarazuka, Japan
papa@sdf.org