[csense]

> the same reason experienced programmers fail at learning Vim, the initial learning curve is very steep, and they don't see the value on climbing that wall.

This is definitely me. I only got really into Linux with Debian-like systems after Nano became those distributions' standard editor. I know the bare minimum about vim for occasional, minimal editing of configuration files. I only ever use it when I'm stuck with a rescue prompt or some third-rate distro that has nothing else. Usually one of my first goals is to get either a GUI, or file transfer capability, or a package manager up and running; then I stop using it.

[dllthomas]

"I only got really into Linux with Debian-like systems after Nano became those distributions' standard editor."

I'd recommend learning an editor that has any sort of power - vim, emacs, or something lesser known. Trying to get anything done in nano is like pulling teeth. Yeesh.

[devwebee]

Vim is multi-platform, and there are GUIs for Vim, particularly GVim and Macvim, where you can use the mouse, and copy/paste, etc, just have to do it the Vim way. You gave up too early, Nano isn't even close; it's like comparing Notepad to Notepad++. Give both Haskell and Vim another chance.