| domain | linuxcommandlibrary.com |
| summary | VIM and Emacs are two popular, lightweight text editors used primarily for coding and editing plain text. Both are highly customizable and efficient, but they have distinct differences in their design philosophy and user interface.
1. VIM (Visual editor with Internet mode): - Developed as an extension of the vi editor for the Unix operating system. - A modal editor, meaning it operates in different modes (e.g., insert, command, visual) with specific keybindings. - Highly customizable and extensible through scripting languages like Python or Lua. - Steep learning curve due to its unique modal interface, but offers power and efficiency for experienced users.
2. Emacs: - Created in the 1970s by Richard Stallman as part of the free software movement. - A fully extensible and customizable editor with a single instance running on a desktop, offering multiple features like email client (Rmail), newsreader (Gnus), and more. - Uses a different philosophy called "edit-macro-define," where users can create macros by defining small programs in Lisp, Emacs' built-in programming language. - Customizable user interface with numerous themes and extensions available.
Both editors are highly efficient for coding and text manipulation, but the choice between VIM and Emacs depends on personal preference, familiarity, and specific use cases. |
| title | Basics | Cheat sheets | Linux Command Library |
| description | Handy cheat sheets with linux tips and terminal basics about System control, Users, Files, Package managers, Video and Audio, Hacking tools, Terminal games and many more categories. |
| keywords | system, linux, command, library, basics, tips, commands, liners, information, control, users, groups, files, folders, input, printing, network |
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| nslookup | A 217.160.0.93 |
| created | 2025-11-08 |
| updated | 2025-11-08 |
| summarized | None |
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