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by gregjor 2448 days ago
The ADM-3A terminal on which Bill Joy developed vi had cursor control keys, ctrl+hjkl.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADM-3A

I agree that vi/vim mastery or choice of editor has nothing to do with programming skill.

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“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid” — Han Solo, condemning Luke’s use of VI
I read this as "hotkey religions" which actually fits haha
Han Solo was killed by a hokey religion and an ancient weapon.
Oh I love that number pad. And the whole thing is pretty stylish.