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ArgentSilver |
2007-12-17
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So I was installing a version of cron on my n800 (os2007), and it suggested to run crontab -e to setup after cron was installed. But then I didn't recognise the editor that opened up and couldn't figure out how to use it (most of the old-style CLI editors require ESC key, which I don't see on osso-xterm...). I fell back on putting cron jobs into a temp file and "installing" that using crontab, but I'm still curious about which editor opens as the os2007 default. Anyone know?
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2007-12-17
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Originally Posted by ArgentSilver
You can control this behaviour by setting the EDITOR shell variable. Setting it to something like (for ash)
So I was installing a version of cron on my n800 (os2007), and it suggested to run crontab -e to setup after cron was installed. But then I didn't recognise the editor that opened up and couldn't figure out how to use it (most of the old-style CLI editors require ESC key, which I don't see on osso-xterm...). I fell back on putting cron jobs into a temp file and "installing" that using crontab, but I'm still curious about which editor opens as the os2007 default. Anyone know?
export EDITOR=vi
should set you up for vi (if that is what you wanted).
I hope this helps,
Craig...
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N800, Think Outside Kbd, 8GB SDHC Card (OCZ, ext2), and 8GB SD Card (Patriot formatted as VFAT)
Zaurus SL-6000, IR Keyboard, 1GB SD Card
N800, Think Outside Kbd, 8GB SDHC Card (OCZ, ext2), and 8GB SD Card (Patriot formatted as VFAT)
Zaurus SL-6000, IR Keyboard, 1GB SD Card
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2007-12-17
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OK, but even vi requires the use of the Esc key, right? I don't use the command line editor enough to remember the commands, so I tend to stick to nano, which doesn't need me to remember anything! (And yes I know that real geeks only use vi or emacs...)
Of course, if I'd thought of it I could have used the 'export EDITOR' approach to set nano as the default (yes, I had it on there).
Ultimately, I'm just curious as to what editor the n800 does default to... and can you generate 'Esc' from osso-xterm?
Of course, if I'd thought of it I could have used the 'export EDITOR' approach to set nano as the default (yes, I had it on there).
Ultimately, I'm just curious as to what editor the n800 does default to... and can you generate 'Esc' from osso-xterm?
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2007-12-17
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Esc is the "back" hardware key on the N800, probably the same for N810.
I don't like vi, and I don't like emacs. I consider myself a real geek, and I use JOE. Wordstar-based key-binds FTW!
I don't like vi, and I don't like emacs. I consider myself a real geek, and I use JOE. Wordstar-based key-binds FTW!
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2007-12-17
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Have you tried using the hardware Escape button, above the Menu button on the N800?
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2007-12-17
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There is also "leafpad", a simple editor with GUI, startable from the command line.
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2007-12-17
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i like PyGtkEditor on OS2008.
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2007-12-17
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Leafpad isn't very helpful IMHO; it only accesses files within MyDocs from the file selector. You could use it from command line, but why endure such hassle? Install a real text-editor, use it with the flying-keyboard xterm, and be happy.
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2007-12-18
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Originally Posted by fnordianslip
Unfortunately I was in clueless n00b mode and didn't think of that!
Have you tried using the hardware Escape button, above the Menu button on the N800?
Oh well... <smacks forehead>
Last edited by ArgentSilver; 2007-12-18 at 00:49.
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2007-12-18
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Originally Posted by Benson
I'm with you on this. I had already stuck nano on there as my favorite 'real' editor, since I don't need to use a command line editor often enough to remember the command keystrokes for vi or joe. I hadn't noticed the 'flying keyboard' xterm though; looks like it might be easier to use, so I'll check it out. Thanks!
Leafpad isn't very helpful IMHO; it only accesses files within MyDocs from the file selector. You could use it from command line, but why endure such hassle? Install a real text-editor, use it with the flying-keyboard xterm, and be happy.