That lack of programmability is probably what ultimately will doom vi. It can’t extend its domain.
BILL JOYThe standard definition of AI is that which we don’t understand.
More Bill Joy Quotes
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The point is that you want to have a system that is responsive.
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Bitmap display is media compatible with dot matrix or laser printers.
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You can’t solve a problem with the management of technology with more technology.
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I wish we hadn’t used all the keys on the keyboard.
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You can drive a car by looking in the rear view mirror as long as nothing is ahead of you. Not enough software professionals are engaged in forward thinking.
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I got tired of people complaining that it was too hard to use UNIX because the editor was too complicated.
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Interleaf is very nice. I expect there to be a lot of competition for programs like that.
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I think one of the interesting things is that vi is really a mode-based editor.
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I started to write a new editor not too long ago and had it about half done after two days.
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Well, limbo is not a good place to be.
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The next step after cheap is free, and after free is disposable.
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But no, I don’t generally have trouble with spelling mistakes.
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A bomb is blown up only once-but one bot can become many, and quickly get out of control.
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Given the incredible power of these new technologies, shouldn’t we be asking how we can best coexist with them? And if our own extinction is a likely, or even possible, outcome of our technological development, shouldn’t we proceed with great caution?
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Take responsibility for the things you build and invent.
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