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Intel Mac Disconnect from the Server After Print Jobs
One of our schools has about 30 eMacs (about 2 years old) and two new iMacs running on a cross platform network. I haven't had any trouble with the eMacs but the two new iMacs are having trouble printing.They both print fine when logged in under the local account...
Tags: Intel Corp., job, dmarquardt@..., IMaCS, EMACS, server, Apple Intel Macintosh
Discussion threads 2007-10-11
Learn these advanced vim features
emacs equivalentnot to start a religious war, but to accomplish "folding" in emacs (where it is called "hide-show"):activate: alt-x hs-minor-modetoggle: shift + middle mouse buttonimplementation: hideshow.elfolding in both emacs & vim seems more difficult than it should be, considering how easy folding is in other graphical editors like visual studio...
Tags: emac
Discussion threads 2006-04-04
A better experience can be yours with 10 GNU/GPL programs you can't live without
A better experience can be yours with 10 GNU/GPL programs you can't live withoutarticle rootOther open source applications?What is your favorite GNU Project application? [b]Which applications are we missing in this article/download?[/b]wellI would remove samba, as windows interoperability isn't something I need, or worry about.I would add kde, lestif,mwm, blackbox...
Tags: program logic, software, open source, download, linux, unix, gpl, gnu, emac, Mark W. Kaelin, hardware
Discussion threads 2005-07-13
Manage Linux files and directories with Dired and Emacs
See how you can manage directory files without leaving the Emacs text editor by using Dired.While working with Linux, I found myself constantly switching back and forth between my text editor to create and edit files and a terminal window to use the shell commands to manage those files. Then...
Tags: Mary Ann Richardson, Linux, Dired, EMACS, Ctrl
Technical articles 2002-06-17
UNIX command line editing made easy
Wish there were a quicker way to work with UNIX command lines? There is when you use the VI or EMACS command line editors. With our list of VI and EMACS commands, you'll get your line editing done in no time.Ever get tired of typing long directory or file names...
Tags: Unix, Michael Hayes, line editor, EMACS, ESC ESC Completes, Ctrl, Moves cursor, B Moves
Technical articles 2001-01-24
Why I love vi
The battle of the Linux text editors rages on. In this Daily Drill Down, Judith Samson gives you her reasons for choosing vi.“Vi is small, fast, and easy to use. Emacs is huge, slow, and easy to use.”—Scott McMahan“Emacs is a hideous monstrosity, but a functional one. On the other...
Tags: Linux, Operating systems, C/C++, OPEN SOURCE, Judith Samson, EMACS, Unix
Technical articles 2000-09-13

Additional Resources

Using vi key bindings in bash and zsh
By default, most shells use emacs-style key bindings for command-line editing and modification. For users of vi or vim, however, you can instead configure shells to use vi key bindings instead. This is done by editing ~/.bashrc in the case of bash, or ~/.zshrc in zsh and adding: set...
Tags: Shell, Vincent Danen
Blog posts 2008-04-14
finally, a way to settle the vi / emacs debate:
tux racer!!!!weekend ling tuxracer rally.DangAnd I was hoping it was going to be a gladatorial spectacle at Circus Maximus featuring combat with wienerschnitzel and orange juice.what, no takers?come on ya bums, settle the issue. ;)
Tags: Jaqui
Discussion threads 2005-07-28
Why I love Emacs
The battle of the Linux text editors has been going on for years. In this Daily Drill Down, Michael Jennings gives you his reasons for choosing Emacs.Everyone should learn vi.Okay, so I'm beginning an Emacs Daily Drill Down by saying that everyone should learn vi. Am I insane? Well, quite...
Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, Michael Jennings, Emacs Daily Drill-Down
Technical articles 2000-09-13
Use keyboard shortcuts at the command line
The bash shell gives you flexibility at the command line for editing. Have a look at these examples. Delivered each Tuesday, TechRepublic's free Linux NetNote provides tips, articles, and other resources to help you hone your Linux skills. Automatically sign up today! The bash...
Tags: Linux, Vincent Danen, keyboard shortcut, keyboard, Ctrl, Linux Tips Newsletter, TechRepublic Inc., Command, Mode, Keyboards, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Hardware, Peripherals
Technical articles 2005-02-03
Zeus for Windows (zip)
A powerful text editor/integrated development environment. Features include Brief, Emacs, Epsilon keyboard mappings, project/workspace management, intellisensing, auto-completion, class browsing, configurable syntax colorizer (c/c++, Java, Perl, PHP), background compilation, unlimited undo/redo, tools support, macro scripting, and templates. Version 3.96l includes, enhancements and bug fixes.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Keyboards, Programming Languages, C/C++, Scripting Languages, Development Tools, Hardware, Peripherals, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Web Development
Software downloads 2007-11-09
Basic Vi Skills for the Linux LPIC Exams
With an eye towards passing the LPIC I exam, this paper will help to prepare and practice the basic vi skills with sample questions and detailed answers. The LPI exams focus on vi as the default editor for Linux. No matter how much one thinks emacs rocks, or that pico/nano...
Tags: Pearson Education Inc., Skill, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software
White papers 2004-11-12
Building an airplane mid-flight
blog rootA new one true editor?I love emacs.  I've been using it off and on for years, but only in the last couple of years have I really delved into customizing the environment.  The extensibility of the app is amazing; it is also exceedingly daunting and, frankly, a bit archaic...
Tags: Programming languages, vinayd@..., emac, BBEdit
Discussion threads 2006-01-26
emacs vs. vi vs. pico: What's the best Linux text editor?
Polling Place examines the results of TechProGuild's Quick Poll: Majority of TechProGuild members prefer the vi text editor.
Tags: Jack Wallen, Jr., Polling Place, Linux
Technical articles 2001-09-10
Jump-Start Your Java Development on Linux, Part 2: Starting Out
Traditionally, there have been two main camps of developers in the world: those who use an Integrated Development Environment IDE, and those who stick with editors such as VI and Emacs and build using a make file invoked from the Linux shell. Nothing is wrong with either approach; they each...
Tags: IDE, Oracle Corp., Java Development, Development Environment, Nothing, Linux, Development Tools, Java, Operating Systems, Software, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Programming Languages
White papers
vi coffee = ultimate coder weapon
COFFEE >YES---CODER >NOWhy are you calling a software engineer a coder?What is a Geek?Coffee = Yes. Vi = NEVER!!!sorry, vi's insane insistence on moded operations, and plain illegible documntation[ written for a short lived keybaord over 25 years ago ] makes vi the worst possible tool to use.yes it's powerfull,...
Tags: BALTHOR
Discussion threads 2007-02-22
Automount filesystems with flexible AutoFS tool
AutoFS ???An article on automount 2007? Seems as something that was finished and finalized in the 1990s. Looks like Linux has some catch up to do against the creators of NFS as usual one can add.I would like to see an article in how to use ZFS and NFS in...
Tags: Linux, Operating systems, UNIX, tool, thommym@..., AutoFS, Network File System, file system
Discussion threads 2007-04-24
GNU/HURD
While on the debian site recently, I saw that work is being done on the GNU/HURD project. There a running version, far from being up to production standards, and as of yet no proper installer, but can be got up and running. From what I can gather originally the...
Tags: Linux, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, PRODUCTIVITY, UNIX, j-mart@..., GNU/HURD, operating system
Discussion threads 2007-11-23
Vi for programmers, part 2
Misleading article and downloadI just downloaded the PDF and read the articles. Although the articles properly referred to Vim throughout, the titles of the articles and the PDF suggest that they are references or tutorials for standard vi, which they definitely are not. I feel that these should be labeled...
Tags: Vim, vim
Discussion threads 2005-03-23
Linux applications I can't live without
File formats can be a pain thoughI would love to move to linux/open source, but in our corporate environment, we need compatability with internal and external users, who predominately use Microsoft products. Open Office does handle MS file formats, but not 100%. I recently opened an excel spreadsheet with macros...
Tags: GUI, Linux, Microsoft Corp., MythTV, PeterSS, software, windows
Discussion threads 2007-01-09
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