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Re:Tell HN: Vim users, `:x` is like `:wq` but writes only wh... by SecurityMinded on Saturday January 07, 2023 @09:51AM (#34288474)
Never liked ":wq" construct since I started to use vi, almost three decades ago. Always used ":x". Now realizing, it had a hidden benefit. Good for me. <pats himself on the back>
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Re:Tell HN: Vim users, `:x` is like `:wq` but writes only wh... by andrewshadura on Saturday January 07, 2023 @11:43AM (#34289736)
Never liked ":x" construct since I started to use vi. Always used ":wq". Now realising, it had a hidden benefit. Good for me. <pats himself on the back>
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Re:Tell HN: Vim users, `:x` is like `:wq` but writes only wh... by lucb1e on Saturday January 07, 2023 @02:41PM (#34291812)
So what's your hidden benefit
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