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From: Lawrence D'Oliveiro <ldo@nz.invalid>
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Subject: Re: What programs do you make sure are installed on a new Linux
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:58:06 -0000 (UTC)
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On Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:30:32 GMT, Charlie Gibbs wrote:

> ... my fingers speak [vi/vim] well enough
> that if I'm trying to move down the screen in other editors a string of
> "j"s appear on the screen.

The vi/vim apps I’ve used also support the arrow keys, like modern 
programs.

> For sheer economy of keystrokes, vi(m) is hard to beat.

Moving around after inserting text requires n + 1 keystrokes: 1 to exit 
insert mode, and n to move around. Editors which don’t have a separate 
insert mode can do n moves with just n keystrokes.