Answer the following questions on the ‘vi’ editor and it’s usage. (UNIX) a) The

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Answer the following questions on the ‘vi’ editor and it’s usage. (UNIX)

a) The ‘vi’ editor is described as a ______ editor.

b) The ‘vi’ editor is similar to the ______ text editor.

c) The ‘vi’ editor was originally named _____ by its creator Bill Joy

d) The ‘vi’ editor supports using editing commands from the original UNIX text editor ____ (search for vi editor on the internet for the history of UNIX editors)

e) To scroll down one half of a screen while in the ‘vi’ editor you enter the key sequence _______

Explanation / Answer

a) The ‘vi’ editor is described as a Visual editor.
b) The ‘vi’ editor is similar to the Emacs text editor.
c) The ‘vi’ editor was originally named ex by its creator Bill Joy
d) The ‘vi’ editor supports using editing commands from the original UNIX text editor gedit (search for vi editor on the internet for the history of UNIX editors)
e) To scroll down one half of a screen while in the ‘vi’ editor you enter the key sequence ctrl+d

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