Re:Tell HN: Vim users, `:x` is like `:wq` but writes only wh...
by raydiatian on Saturday January 07, 2023 @04:42PM
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Parent (not OP) said more exactly
> I've twice encrypted my file with password like `cd tmp`, then saved the config file, breaking my system.
I get “irrevocably bricked system” from the fact that they “broke their system” and I am inferring it could only be something worth mentioning if it were irreversible.
I originally was trying to point out that parent was off-topic, because :x and :X are different. But a fleet of downvotes flooded in, so I defended my viewpoint for the catharsis.
> I've twice encrypted my file with password like `cd tmp`, then saved the config file, breaking my system.
I get “irrevocably bricked system” from the fact that they “broke their system” and I am inferring it could only be something worth mentioning if it were irreversible.
I originally was trying to point out that parent was off-topic, because :x and :X are different. But a fleet of downvotes flooded in, so I defended my viewpoint for the catharsis.