It’s easy.
Escape to exit edit mode
: to prefix a command
q to quit
! to confirm
Now emacs… those people are crazy.
Asking someone to quit emacs when they never tried before is a great method to generate random strings for a secure password.
I used emacs when I first started programming because it was what my dad showed me and I always thought it was easier than vim. Then I used a bunch of other things for a while and mostly use vim now and whenever I try to use emacs I am so confused because it makes so much less sense than vim after actually using both
You could always use emacs with evil-mode to have vim key bindings
Evil mode, I like that 🤣🤣🤣.
For me vi was my first experience with it.
So yeah, I think it’s often about what you’re used to
I've always preferred vi commands, they make sense and are mostly abbreviations or regex, all the other editors have the strangest commands...
To write and quit in vi :wq
To write and quit in nano: ctrl-o, confirmation dialog about tmp files, ctrl-x, confirmation dialog about exiting... weird feeling that I didn't actually save the file... reopen, okay it saved, ctrl-x, confirmation dialog, weird feeling that I accidently edited the file...
I used nano for years until I forced myself to learn the basics of vi(m), now whenever something opens nano by default it annoys me and I immediately change the editor to vim 😂
! = Force
Meaning quit without saving. If no changes have been made, you can :q and that will work. If you've fumbled and made any change to the file, you'll need the ! to get it to quit without saving.
I typically just esc :wq
WQ = Write and Quit Q! = quit and do nothing else
Multiline cut, copy, paste is where I forget commands.
with Emacs you're never out of Control
I just reboot. Is that not right?
No you have to shut off from the main circuit breaker, that is the only way to make sure
It's fine if it works for you 👍.
In the year 2057, human civilization had made significant strides in technological advancements that transformed their way of living. Computers were no longer just machines but extensions of one's mind, and programming languages became a fundamental part of society. A prominent figure within this world was Vincent, a passionate programmer who swore by his beloved text editor Vi.
Meanwhile, in another galaxy far away, an advanced alien race called Zorblaxx, discovered Earth during a cosmic journey. With their keen interest in studying intelligent life forms, they intercepted a data stream containing the source code for Emacs. They immediately fell in love with its simplicity and user-friendliness. From that point onwards, the entire Zorblaxx race began using it as their primary tool for coding.
The first contact between humans and Zorblaxx occurred when a spaceship piloted by a group of fearless astronauts encountered a fleet of alien vessels. The initial meeting was cordial, and both species shared their knowledge of the cosmos. However, when humans revealed they used Vi, the Zorblaxx responded with disdain. They claimed that the Vi editor lacked the basic functionality that Emacs provided.
This dispute grew beyond petty differences over software preference. Debates erupted amongst developers worldwide. Some advocated for Vi's efficiency while others preached the power of Emacs. Passions ran high, turning what could have been a friendly argument into a worldwide conflict.
Political leaders took notice and saw an opportunity to rally support for their respective countries. With the rise of nationalistic sentiments, humanity split into two factions: Team Vi and Team Emacs. Nations aligned themselves, and soon war broke out.
As the violence escalated, Vincent knew there had to be another way. He realized that both sides had something valuable to offer one another, and that a healthy collaboration would lead to better results. He developed a new text editor called Vim, combining the best features of both Vi and Emacs.
With Vim demonstrating the benefits of unity, both human factions united, joining forces against the invading Zorblaxx. In this unforeseen twist, the two races found themselves fighting side by side, bonding through their love for programming and shared vision for progress.
The battle raged on for months, but in the end, humanity emerged victorious. Faced with a common enemy, they learned to embrace diversity and to see past their differences. The same spirit was adopted by the Zorblaxx race, leading them to adopt Vim as their primary editor. A new era of peace and cooperation began between the two civilizations, now connected by technology and their mutual passion for programming.
Man, you have to publish this somewhere more prominent than Lemmy 👍.
Funny, and educational 😂 👍.
It's a rite of passage! I had to learn it so now you do too! Why, when I was young I used to have to walk to school, uphill both ways, in the snow... :-P
I manufacture the material for those suits!
Edit: I can tell that they're the real thing too. I'm surprised they wouldn't just use a prop. These things are $1600 each!
That's very cool. And I think the studios rent this kind of stuff
Shit, really? They went all in for the movie, huh... it's a great movie BTW.
https://www.kappler.com/products/z500
It's the highest grade for chemical protection!
What film?
Arrival (2016)
It didn't have too big of a budget either (47 million). We haven't had a film like it in a while :(
That is true... just goes to show you, an idea is all it takes, money has verry little to do with it.
Solaris, a perfect example. It was like... what... 4 million? Clooney accepted the role just for the heck of it (as many Hollywood stars do, if the script is bad-ass enough, hell, I'll do it for free). Think of Nicole Kidman and Dogville.
Wow... just WOW... I still get shivers from Dogville.
But I wanted to save that :(
:x
😵
How to exit Vim? C-x C-c and follow instructions...
I feel like Emacs is going to suffer with the prevalence of window managers that are shortcut heavy. I looked at learning Emacs but the keyboard shortcuts all interfere with Awesome so it's a nightmare. The only way I'd manage is by switching TTY to terminal with Ctrl+Alt+F-key which kinda ruins it!
IMO it’s easier than closing notepad
But not easier than closing npp. Which is just open eternally with 1000+ tabs.
Do people use esc for this? It's so far out of the way. Ctrl-c is the "correct" way.
C-c is incredibly uncomfortable and bad for your carpal tunnels. What people actually do is remap Esc to Caps-Lock and vice-versa. Nobody needs Caps-Lock in such a prominent spot. Alternatively you remap it to Ctrl, then C-c becomes viable, too.
If in doubt, ^Z
Hint: :q!
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