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hpr4372 :: The power of GNU Readline - part 4

Sgoti talks about Vi settings in GNU Readline

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GNU Readline, Vi mode. (Be the first).

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GNU Readline.

GNU Readline is a software library that provides line-editing and history capabilities for interactive programs with a command-line interface, such as Bash. It is currently maintained by Chet Ramey as part of the GNU Project. This series looks at some of the features of this powerful library.

Prerequisites are:


Novice level.

- Backup(s) of ALL your data.

- Confirm backup data works as desired.


Intermediate/Experienced level.

- Understanding of *unix operating system.

- Terminal use (without the need to immediately restore from backups) .


Expert Level.

- How to exit vim.


Title: In-Depth Series: GNU Readline (by Dave Morriss).

Source(s): https://hackerpublicradio.org/series/0102.html


Title: GNU Readline Library.

Source(s): https://tiswww.cwru.edu/php/chet/readline/rluserman.html


Title: It's too dangerous to go alone; take these (blessed configs).

Source(s): https://github.com/sgoti-gpg/blessed-configs


Title: .inputrc: VI experience in the shell.

Source(s): https://deut-erium.github.io/2024/01/28/inputrc.html



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