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From: wahl@sunybcs.UUCP (Norman Wahl)
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Subject: Re: Is there a micro vi?
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Date: Thu, 20-Jun-85 11:34:54 EDT
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Posted: Thu Jun 20 11:34:54 1985
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     There is some confusion over word processing software available
from Manx. What I have figured out is that there are two different
Manx editors being discussed:
     1. "Z," which is available for IBM and compatibles, and for
Macintosh. This is already a vi-like editor, for those who use vi
already and would like a familiar user interface. Users of Z who
posted to the net have spoken well of it. However, it is NOT available
for the Apple ][ family, according to Manx itself (800-221-0440).
     2. "Aztec C," which is a bundle of software which compiles C
programs and which is available for Apple ][, includes an editor
which can be made to be vi-like. However, the editor has not gotten 
good reviews from users on the net; respondents say the subset of 
commands is too small, and that it sometimes crashes for unknown
reasons.
     If I have overlooked or misrepresented anything here, please
post. I'm still looking for a vi-like editor for Apple ][+, but
don't expect to find one anymore.
Norm Wahl
University of Buffalo