Post #1702473
2026-04-04 08:31 UTC
@mwl So I've now read the book. Actually I've worked through all the examples except the most complicated regexes (which was my threshold for "too lazy to type in"). Even in the simple examples that I already knew how they worked, I had fun.
I knew how ed(1) works, but I have now a much more systematic knowledge. Worth the few bucks, definitely worth the time.
And also ... I got this feeling for how people used to work with ed, how working with it actually works. I know I could do this.
Replies (2)
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@mwl@io.mwl.io 2026-04-04 12:45
@betabug congrats! Ed expands the mind and deepens your understanding of our OS.
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@sirwumpus@tilde.zone 2026-04-04 13:08
@betabug @mwl I got this feeling for how people used to work with ed, how working with it actually works. I know I could do this. Follow @ed1conf aside from the ed(1) humour, posts tips and tricks to rival vim (eww). Also note that ex(1) (vi(1) line editor : mode) shares a common base with ed(1) so your new found knowledge carries over.