Nano has already supplanted the great EMacs and Vim as the most popular text editor of all linux distros, for though it has many omissions in functionality it scores over the older, more complete programs in two important respects. First, it is slightly simpler; and secondly it has the text "^ Exit" inscribed in highlighted text on its footer

EDIT : This sees to be going over some people's heads. It's a hitchiker's guide to the galaxy reference.

The Hitchhiker's Guide has already supplanted the great Encyclopaedia Galactica as the standard repository of all knowledge and wisdom, for though it has many omissions . . . it scores over the older, more pedestrian work in two important respects. First, it is slightly cheaper; and secondly it has the words DON'T PANIC inscribed in large friendly letters on its cover.

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[–] TaterTot@piefed.social 19 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'm ashamed to admit that, despite having read Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy several times, my Vim elitist mindset made me miss the reference.

Sometimes you need a real good slice of humble pie to remember what's important in life.

[–] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 3 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago) (1 children)

Sometimes you need a real good slice of humble pie to remember what’s important in life.

digital watches

[–] owenfromcanada@lemmy.ca 2 points 8 hours ago

They're neat!