Most people who are getting started with Linux or UNIX today already know how to use graphical WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editors, with heavy use of the mouse, icons and pull-down menus.

Users relied on commands and keyboard-based navigation to interact with the editor. The limitations and idiosyncrasies of the ADM-3A influenced some of vi’s most distinctive characteristics.

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