Re: why is it so difficult to start using vim (may be just for me).

On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 3:17 PM, Deepak adhikari <adhikarideep@gmail.com> wrote:
> I am trying to use this editor, searched stackoverflow.com (didn't ask
> though) went to vim.org but very complex operations are explained and found
> difficult to grasp.
>
> just trying to know some basic commands like how to start, exit,
> save/writeout , delete some specific lines. Remove BOM form the utf-8
> file(going to the beginning and deleting this bit)
Google vim-tutor

> [snip]
> basically what I exactly wanted is>>
>
> remove BOM from utf-8 encoded file, remove 2nd line of the text file which
> was imported from windows machine.
No idea about this.

> thought it must be simple to use with such a famous/powerful editor but I am
> lost in the complexity of its features .... talks about vim, Ex, vi, command
> line, visual, so many things to see just to get something done.
Powerful editor != easy to use (first time or even 100th time).

> I would like to know if there are any start up guides, for users who came
> from nano or some other editors ...
Again vim-tutor

> I am not used to editing texts from command line, but now is needed so
> wanted to learn.
Also see: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1812926/i-am-looking-for-tips-for-learning-vim-or-emacs-the-smart-way
for a nice diagram on vim learning curve.

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