editor recommendations?

[Russell]

Cameron Simpson <cs at cskk.id.au> wrote:
 
>>-- Emacs outshines all other editing software in approximately the same
>>way that the noonday sun does the stars. It is not just bigger and
>>brighter; it simply makes everything else vanish.  ??? Neal Stephenson

Neal Stephenson's book Cryptonomicon was the reason I became borderline
obsesseed with Emacs 20 years ago. I've only come to my senses in about
the last 5 years when I started using vim. lol!

Admittedly, Normal Mode takes some getting used to. I remember a quote
from years ago that went something like, "Vi has two modes, edit and
beep."

> 
> A novice of the temple once approached the Chief Priest with a question.
> 
>   "Master, does Emacs have the Buddha nature?" the novice asked.
> 
>   The Chief Priest had been in the temple for many years and could be relied
>   upon to know these things.  He thought for several minutes before replying.
> 
>   "I don't see why not.  It's got bloody well everything else."
> 
>   With that, the Chief Priest went to lunch.  The novice suddenly achieved
> enlightenment, several years later.
> 
> Commentary:
> 
>         His Master is kind,
>         Answering his FAQ quickly,
>         With thought and sarcasm.
> 
> Cheers,
> Cameron Simpson <cs at cskk.id.au>

This is awesome!

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