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Re: [Sheflug] Vi

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Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 16:01:59 +0100
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Dean Sas wrote:

Could someone tell me what VI stands for, or means? It's a command I've typed many times and only just realised I don't know why it's called what it is. I know VIM is Vi Improved, but clueless to the original meaning.

Could someone enlighten me?

I think it means Visual which might not mean much these days but you should really compare it to ed which is a line editor to get the full concept.

Lesley
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