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author | Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org> | 2008-06-25 00:29:54 +0000 |
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committer | Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org> | 2008-06-25 00:29:54 +0000 |
commit | badce651988ed12b55ada7f1c37ec0cab79befd8 (patch) | |
tree | b5a327c9c891deab9b8bf026b3e22fb74dfd723a /runtime/tutor/README.txt | |
parent | 5784c33dfd7a3c112014a65d3c2488858e5a58a5 (diff) |
updated for version 7.2a
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diff --git a/runtime/tutor/README.txt b/runtime/tutor/README.txt index 6eece41973..77097c1990 100644 --- a/runtime/tutor/README.txt +++ b/runtime/tutor/README.txt @@ -1,138 +1,22 @@ -README.txt for version 7.2a of Vim: Vi IMproved. +Tutor is a "hands on" tutorial for new users of the Vim editor. +Most new users can get through it in less than one hour. The result +is that you can do a simple editing task using the Vim editor. -WHAT IS VIM +Tutor is a file that contains the tutorial lessons. You can simply +execute "vim tutor" and then follow the instructions in the lessons. +The lessons tell you to modify the file, so DON'T DO THIS ON YOUR +ORIGINAL COPY. -Vim is an almost compatible version of the UNIX editor Vi. Many new features -have been added: multi-level undo, syntax highlighting, command line history, -on-line help, spell checking, filename completion, block operations, etc. -There is also a Graphical User Interface (GUI) available. See -"runtime/doc/vi_diff.txt" for differences with Vi. +On Unix you can also use the "vimtutor" program. It will make a +scratch copy of the tutor first. -This editor is very useful for editing programs and other plain ASCII files. -All commands are given with normal keyboard characters, so those who can type -with ten fingers can work very fast. Additionally, function keys can be -defined by the user, and the mouse can be used. +I have considered adding more advanced lessons but have not found the +time. Please let me know how you like it and send any improvements you +make. -Vim currently runs under Amiga DOS, MS-DOS, MS-Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, -Atari MiNT, Macintosh, BeOS, VMS, RISC OS, OS/2 and almost all flavours of -UNIX. Porting to other systems should not be very difficult. +Bob Ware, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Co 80401, USA +(303) 273-3987 +bware@mines.colorado.edu bware@slate.mines.colorado.edu bware@mines.bitnet - -DISTRIBUTION - -There are separate distributions for Unix, PC, Amiga and some other systems. -This README.txt file comes with the runtime archive. It includes the -documentation, syntax files and other files that are used at runtime. To run -Vim you must get either one of the binary archives or a source archive. -Which one you need depends on the system you want to run it on and whether you -want or must compile it yourself. Check "http://www.vim.org/download.php" for -an overview of currently available distributions. - - -DOCUMENTATION - -The best is to use ":help" in Vim. If you don't have an executable yet, read -"runtime/doc/help.txt". It contains pointers to the other documentation -files. The User Manual reads like a book and is recommended to learn to use -Vim. See ":help user-manual". - -The vim tutor is a one hour training course for beginners. Mostly it can be -started as "vimtutor". See ":help tutor" for more information. - - -COPYING - -Vim is Charityware. You can use and copy it as much as you like, but you are -encouraged to make a donation to orphans in Uganda. Please read the file -"runtime/doc/uganda.txt" for details (do ":help uganda" inside Vim). - -Summary of the license: There are no restrictions on using or distributing an -unmodified copy of Vim. Parts of Vim may also be distributed, but the license -text must always be included. For modified versions a few restrictions apply. -The license is GPL compatible, you may compile Vim with GPL libraries and -distribute it. - - -SPONSORING - -Fixing bugs and adding new features takes a lot of time and effort. To show -your appreciation for the work and motivate Bram and others to continue -working on Vim please send a donation. - -Since Bram is back to a paid job the money will now be used to help children -in Uganda. See runtime/doc/uganda.txt. But at the same time donations -increase Bram's motivation to keep working on Vim! - -For the most recent information about sponsoring look on the Vim web site: - - http://www.vim.org/sponsor/ - - -COMPILING - -If you obtained a binary distribution you don't need to compile Vim. If you -obtained a source distribution, all the stuff for compiling Vim is in the -"src" directory. See src/INSTALL for instructions. - - -INSTALLATION - -See one of these files for system-specific instructions: -README_ami.txt Amiga -README_unix.txt Unix -README_dos.txt MS-DOS and MS-Windows -README_os2.txt OS/2 -README_mac.txt Macintosh -README_vms.txt VMS - - -INFORMATION - -The latest news about Vim can be found on the Vim home page: - http://www.vim.org/ - -If you have problems, have a look at the Vim FAQ: - http://vimdoc.sf.net/vimfaq.html - -Send bug reports to: - Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org> - -There are five mailing lists for Vim: -<vim@vim.org> - For discussions about using existing versions of Vim: Useful mappings, - questions, answers, where to get a specific version, etc. -<vim-dev@vim.org> - For discussions about changing Vim: New features, porting, beta-test - versions, etc. -<vim-announce@vim.org> - Announcements about new versions of Vim; also beta-test versions and - ports to different systems. -<vim-multibyte@vim.org> - For discussions about using and improving the multi-byte aspects of - Vim: XIM, Hangul, fontset, etc. -<vim-mac@vim.org> - For discussions about using and improving Vim on the Macintosh. - -For more info and URLs of the archives see "http://www.vim.org/maillist.php". - -NOTE: -- You can only send messages to these lists if you have subscribed! -- You need to send the messages from the same location as where you subscribed - from (to avoid spam mail). -- Maximum message size is 40000 characters. - -If you want to join a maillist, send a message to - <vim-help@vim.org> -Make sure that your "From:" address is correct. Then the list server will -send you a help message. - - -MAIN AUTHOR - -Send any other comments, patches, pizza and suggestions to: - - Bram Moolenaar E-mail: Bram@vim.org - Finsterruetihof 1 - 8134 Adliswil - Switzerland +[This file was modified for Vim by Bram Moolenaar] |