vi vs emacs in a student enviro

[Rick Richardson]

I first used "vi" (3 months), then "emacs" (for 1 year),
and then I went back to "vi" (now 8 years).

The choice between these two editors depends upon two things:

	How long is your left pinky?
	How long is your short term memory?

If you have very short pinkies, then you'll be happier with (moded) vi.
If you have a short memory, then you'll be happier with (modeless) emacs.
If you have both problems, then you should immediately choose another field.

I have short pinkies.  Luckily, despite rumors to the contrary, pinky
length is not related to any other anatomical feature. :-) :-) :-) :-)
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		Rick Richardson, PC Research, Inc.

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