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From: rwright@novavax.UUCP (Ronald K. Wright)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.questions
Subject: Re: vi editor enhancement request
Keywords: vi display
Message-ID: <1634@novavax.UUCP>
Date: 16 Nov 89 11:38:05 GMT
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Organization: Nova University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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wali@tron.UUCP (Saleem Wali) writes:
> (vi editor) Is there anyone who knows of a utility which allows "vi" to
> display various information, e.g., the filename, time, and
> whether I am in the insert mode or in the command mode, at the top of 
> the screen.

Such is available on the ATT 3B1 when using an ATT610 terminal.
Likewise, in Tandy Xenix using the ATT610.  I have no idea what
drives it, but when you are in insert, a small ins appear on the
bottom of the 610's screen.  Thus there is a signal about insert.

No other terminal machine which I have used seems to have it.
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