On Sun, Jun 16, 2013 at 5:01 PM, pyt...@outofoptions.net < pyt...@outofoptions.net> wrote:
> On 06/16/2013 01:49 PM, Jim Mooney wrote: > >> VIM sounds good but I don't think there's a version for Windows. > > There definitely is a windows version Keeping different programs open is great if you have dual monitors, which I >> did when I was webmastering. Alas, some $#@ fooled with my computer and >> wiped out the dual monitor card. But when I fixed his front end I left a >> bolt off and his wheel went rolling down the highway, so I guess we're even >> ;') As for the one-week learning curve on VIM, reminds me of that claim for >> Joomla. Yes, you can set up a site in a few hours after your first install >> of Joomla, but learning to fix the blowups and problems while people are >> screaming at you, since it's all public, takes considerably longer. >> Although an editor that's been around since the stone age probably doesn't >> blow up. I doubt VIM has a constant stream of upgrades (not always >> compatible), bug fixes, and security fixes ;') >> > > Vim is active. Lots of people really like it so lots of add ons. But you are right about not being able to master it in a week. You can use it on day one, but keep learning more about what it can do for you for -- well maybe forever. The good thing about Vim (well its not installed on Windows) is that it is usually just there on any *nix system and I think Mac too. So even if you don't like it for your primary editor its good to know a little VIM if you have need to log onto various machines > vimtutor gets you a good start rather quickly. > > > ______________________________**_________________ > Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org > To unsubscribe or change subscription options: > http://mail.python.org/**mailman/listinfo/tutor<http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor> > -- Joel Goldstick http://joelgoldstick.com
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