The modern version of Cruel Shoes

Posted May 31, 2007 * Comments(0)

Now you can get vi behavior in OS X text windows with viAllOver. Still in beta. As if that’s the only reason to avoid it.

vi was written…on a Lear-Siegler ADM3A terminal. On this machine, the Escape key was where the Tab key is nowadays, thus enabling users to very efficiently switch modes. Also, the keys hjkl had arrows, thus explaining the usage of these keys for moving around.

Wikipedia

Aha! So Vi was designed for an arcane entry system no longer in use.

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photo by Andre Nantel

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