[dzderic]

It is a fairly comprehensive reference and all, but saying 'sed Editor' is just as bad as saying 'ATM machine'.

[Sharlin]

This is different, as sed is the proper name of the program (and just happens to be an acronym as well.) awk, while also being a stream editor, is not "a SED".

Anyway, complaining about redundant use of acronyms is IMO pointless and needlessly prescriptive. Language is a fluid thing.

[zotz]

> redundant use of acronyms

RUA.

[biot]

It's worse in that it's not just redundant but actually conveys the wrong impression of its purpose... a bit like saying "yacc Compiler" or "File fsck".

[ralph]

Sorry, it's isn't comprehensive but more of an introduction, e.g. no mention of the difference between pattern and hold space or the n/N commands.

[agumonkey]

no mention on how to implement tetris in sed either. ( which would be the end of the road in sed-fu )

[ralph]

I think you're getting confused with implementing sed in sed. ;-)

[agumonkey]

I think I'll have to surrender my lisp noob badge forever after such an omission.