How-To Geek on MSN

How to Exit the Vi or Vim Editor

The immediately noticeable difference between vi and other editors is that when vi launches you can't just start typing text.
Network World

Unix tip: Getting smarter and faster with vi

Credit: christin hume / Linux / Modified by IDG Comm. Whether you call it vi or vim, the longstanding Unix editor has a wonderful set of features that continue to make it a versatile and surprisingly ...
Fireship on MSN

The Fastest Way to Code? Vim Explained in 100 Seconds

Vim is the classic, keyboard-driven text editor that has stood the test of time since 1991. Based on the original Unix editor vi, Vim lets developers code with precision and speed—no mouse required.
Engadget

VIM 101: a quick-and-dirty guide to our favorite free file editor

In the world of text editors, there's a plethora of options out there. If you've ever Googled "how to edit HTML sites" or some such, you know what we mean. Allow us, then, to introduce you to VIM, a ...
Ars Technica

Two decades of productivity: Vim’s 20th anniversary

The Vim text editor was first released to the public on November 2, 1991—exactly 20 years ago today. Although it was originally designed as a vi clone for the Amiga, it was soon ported to other ...