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  • Hjkl are superior to arrow keys once you get used to them.

    I disagree with this point. I am able to use them quite functionally and I still want my arrow keys, because they are arrow keys. Also, you can use them without exiting INSERT mode.

    I do however, agree with your last point.[1]

    Oh, and I also don’t like the pseudo ergonomics of mechanical keyboards.
    All they do is make it harder to use with a more relaxed hand position.


    1. I agree with the fact that you disagree with me. Nothing else. ↩︎






  • One +ive for nano is that it has general commands listed down below, by default.
    So, as long as you understand ^ and M-, which you are expected to (idk why, ask sbd else), if you have been using Linux CLI, you will at least know how to exit.

    Oh, and I just realised: it also says “[ Welcome to nano. For basic help, type Ctrl+G. ]”, where it explains what ^ and M- are.

    So nano could be considered an accessibility program for people who are new to the GeNerally Used CLI, while vim is the thing you will configure for yourself when you know what you want.
    Oh and I am definitely configuring it. I hate the hjkl for movement. I have arrow keys and I am going to use them. And I am not buying your 60% mechanicals no matter how much you make sure that 100% keyboards are not available with good keys.


  • What makes stuff like the [X] button on the corner and Alt+F4 intuitive?
    Multiple years of having used MS Windows and similar looking software as a student.

    They got the marketing part right here, at least.

    But if we are being inclusive, nothing really is intuitive.


    I have seen BTech graduates struggle with installing software using the Wizard that is so omnipresent on Windows, so I don’t expect anything to be intuitive at this point.