Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2003 07:52:19 -0700 (PDT) From: Rus Foster <rghf@fsck.me.uk> To: Gerard Samuel <gsam@trini0.org> Cc: questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Suggestions to a command line editor Message-ID: <20030903075134.I92421@thor.65535.net> In-Reply-To: <3F55FFC7.6010306@trini0.org> References: <3F55FFC7.6010306@trini0.org>
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> Well I've been using FreeBSD for the past maybe 4 years now. > I've been using "ee" (don't laugh) to do all my editing on the command line. > Im looking to grow out of "ee" into something else. > Naturally, something that can open/edit files. > And if possible, I've heard of editors with color syntax highlighting, > search/replace, > and other voodoo, that "ee" isn't capable of. > In general, I edit FreeBSD system files, php/html and related files. > <flame proof suit on> I would suggest vi/vim/emacs to start with. More voodo than you can shake a large stick at </flame> -- w: http://www.jvds.com | Linux + FreeBSD Servers from $15/mo e: rghf@jvds.com | Totally Customizable Technology t: +447919 373537 | Forums t: 1-888-327-6330 | http://forums.jvds.com
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