Re: Looking for help getting iVim set up

> On May 31, 2019, at 9:32 AM, Eric Weir <eeweir@bellsouth.net> wrote:
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>> On May 30, 2019, at 1:28 PM, 'Lifepillar' via vim_use <vim_use@googlegroups.com> wrote:
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>>> I've noticed this. I don't know what it means, but why is it necessary to cripple netrw this way? Is it related to Apple's sandboxing of apps?
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>> Yes, iOS apps cannot launch other processes in the system. AFAIK, netrw uses `mv` and `cp` programs to move/copy files, and iVim is not allowed to use them. Renaming files does not fork a different process, but uses an internal function, so it keeps working in iVim.
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> I have no doubt there's a reason, but curious why the restrictions within sandboxed apps. My naive assumption would be that when apps that are prevented from communicating with other apps operations that are not permitted on the system level would be permitted.

I think I understand the rationale for Apple's sandboxing of apps under iOS, but it sure places severe restrictions on using iOS devices for anything like serious computing. Is there no other way for them to achieve their objective? Are Android devices really less secure?

Seriously considering purchasing an Android table just so I can run Vim Touch and install the Hacker's keyboard. I once had my full Vim configuration running under them on a 7" Android tablet. I think I could even sync the installation on a tablet with the installation on my MacBook.

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Eric Weir
Decatur, GA USA
eeweir@bellsouth.net

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- Peter Matthiessen.

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