Is vim the windows version of vi?

[link|http://www.linux.com/article.pl?sid=05/08/24/145234|http://www.linux.com...d=05/08/24/145234]

For a comprehensive look at the differences between vi and vim, you can enter :help differences at the vim command line.

Hmmm, I can't tell what I have from that, does the DOS version tell you what it is somewhere when you open it?

New features include multiple windows, syntax highlighting, multiple levels of undo, and color themes. All of these improvements are made possible by the use of vim plugins.
Also, if your version has scroll bars and mouse support it's actually gvim. I haven't noticed any difference between Linux and Windows versions, assuming you have permissions set up correctly. (I haven't compared vi on Linux and Windows.)

I actually have two versions, I have a DOS version that runs from the Dos Shell and is used with the C prompt, and I have a version that is windows supported with mouse and scroll bars that turned out to be easier to use with some of my specific editing needs.

I still like the DOS one best though. ;)

Edit: The Windows one (VIM) seems to be VIM 63. I can't find what the DOS one is.

Brenda

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Post #264,597 by Nightowl 8/11/06 2:23:29 PM Reply	Is vim the windows version of vi? If so, I have both. I still like the old one best. Brenda "When you take charge of your life, there is no longer need to ask permission of other people or society at large. When you ask permission, you give someone veto power over your life." -- By Geoffrey F. Abert ************************** "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind, don't matter - and those who matter, don't mind." -- By Dr. Seuss ******************************* "Sometimes it takes a whole lot more strength to walk away than to stand there and fight." -- By the character of John Abbott: said on Young & Restless on 5/19/06 *******************************
Post #264,599 by drewk 8/11/06 2:34:31 PM 8/11/06 2:35:10 PM Reply	Nope, 'vim' is 'vi, improved' [link\|http://www.linux.com/article.pl?sid=05/08/24/145234\|http://www.linux.com...d=05/08/24/145234] For a comprehensive look at the differences between vi and vim, you can enter :help differences at the vim command line. New features include multiple windows, syntax highlighting, multiple levels of undo, and color themes. All of these improvements are made possible by the use of vim plugins. Also, if your version has scroll bars and mouse support it's actually `gvim`. I haven't noticed any difference between Linux and Windows versions, assuming you have permissions set up correctly. (I haven't compared `vi` on Linux and Windows.) === Purveyor of Doc Hope's [link\|http://DocHope.com\|fresh-baked dog biscuits and pet treats]. [link\|http://DocHope.com\|http://DocHope.com] Edited by drewk Aug. 11, 2006, 02:35:10 PM EDT Expand All History
Post #264,602 by Nightowl 8/11/06 2:42:58 PM 8/11/06 2:50:41 PM Reply	I seem to have both kinds [link\|http://www.linux.com/article.pl?sid=05/08/24/145234\|http://www.linux.com...d=05/08/24/145234] For a comprehensive look at the differences between vi and vim, you can enter :help differences at the vim command line. Hmmm, I can't tell what I have from that, does the DOS version tell you what it is somewhere when you open it? New features include multiple windows, syntax highlighting, multiple levels of undo, and color themes. All of these improvements are made possible by the use of vim plugins. Also, if your version has scroll bars and mouse support it's actually `gvim`. I haven't noticed any difference between Linux and Windows versions, assuming you have permissions set up correctly. (I haven't compared `vi` on Linux and Windows.) I actually have two versions, I have a DOS version that runs from the Dos Shell and is used with the C prompt, and I have a version that is windows supported with mouse and scroll bars that turned out to be easier to use with some of my specific editing needs. I still like the DOS one best though. ;) Edit: The Windows one (VIM) seems to be VIM 63. I can't find what the DOS one is. Brenda "When you take charge of your life, there is no longer need to ask permission of other people or society at large. When you ask permission, you give someone veto power over your life." -- By Geoffrey F. Abert ************************** "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind, don't matter - and those who matter, don't mind." -- By Dr. Seuss ******************************* "Sometimes it takes a whole lot more strength to walk away than to stand there and fight." -- By the character of John Abbott: said on Young & Restless on 5/19/06 ******************************* Edited by Nightowl Aug. 11, 2006, 02:49:02 PM EDT Edited by Nightowl Aug. 11, 2006, 02:50:41 PM EDT Expand All History
Post #264,605 by drewk 8/11/06 2:55:26 PM Reply	If it has multiple levels of 'undo' it's probably vim === Purveyor of Doc Hope's [link\|http://DocHope.com\|fresh-baked dog biscuits and pet treats]. [link\|http://DocHope.com\|http://DocHope.com]
Post #264,606 by Nightowl 8/11/06 3:08:10 PM Reply	Hmmm I only know of one undo command. Do you mean that I can undo more than one move, is that what multiple levels of undo is in the DOS version? I'm really curious now as to which one I have. I'll have to ask John when he gets home. Brenda "When you take charge of your life, there is no longer need to ask permission of other people or society at large. When you ask permission, you give someone veto power over your life." -- By Geoffrey F. Abert ************************** "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind, don't matter - and those who matter, don't mind." -- By Dr. Seuss ******************************* "Sometimes it takes a whole lot more strength to walk away than to stand there and fight." -- By the character of John Abbott: said on Young & Restless on 5/19/06 *******************************
Post #264,617 by jake123 8/11/06 7:37:30 PM Reply	What's the command you use to start it? Look in the shortcut. If it's 'vi', then it's vi. If it's 'vim', then it's vim. --\n-------------------------------------------------------------------\n* Jack Troughton jake at consultron.ca \n [link\|http://consultron.ca\|http://consultron.ca] [link\|irc://irc.ecomstation.ca\|irc://irc.ecomstation.ca] \n Kingston Ontario Canada [link\|news://news.consultron.ca\|news://news.consultron.ca] *\n-------------------------------------------------------------------
Post #264,619 by Nightowl 12/31/03 8:17:05 PM 8/12/06 12:08:55 PM Reply	vi :) John checked the version and here's the official name: Xvi 2.15 Oct 24, 1992. Brenda Edit: I'm adding to this post in hopes that it will show up again on the right date. (crossing my claws) "When you take charge of your life, there is no longer need to ask permission of other people or society at large. When you ask permission, you give someone veto power over your life." -- By Geoffrey F. Abert ************************** "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind, don't matter - and those who matter, don't mind." -- By Dr. Seuss ******************************* "Sometimes it takes a whole lot more strength to walk away than to stand there and fight." -- By the character of John Abbott: said on Young & Restless on 5/19/06 ******************************* Edited by Nightowl Aug. 12, 2006, 12:08:55 PM EDT Expand All History
Post #264,953 by jb4 8/15/06 3:08:41 PM Reply	Of course vim can be aliased to "vi"... Glad to be of some confusion... ;-) jb4 "So don't pay attention to the approval ratings that say 68% of Americans disapprove of the job this man is doing. I ask you this, does that not also logically mean that 68% approve of the job he's not doing? Think about it. I haven't." — Stephen Colbert, at the White House Correspondent's Dinner 29Apr06
Post #265,024 by Nightowl 8/16/06 2:32:36 AM Reply	Re: Of course vim can be aliased to "vi"... Of course. ;) But I have both, the real vi, and vim. ;) Brenda "When you take charge of your life, there is no longer need to ask permission of other people or society at large. When you ask permission, you give someone veto power over your life." -- By Geoffrey F. Abert ************************** "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind, don't matter - and those who matter, don't mind." -- By Dr. Seuss ******************************* "Sometimes it takes a whole lot more strength to walk away than to stand there and fight." -- By the character of John Abbott: said on Young & Restless on 5/19/06 *******************************

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