I think one of the interesting things is that vi is really a mode-based editor.
BILL JOYYou can’t solve a problem with the management of technology with more technology.
More Bill Joy Quotes
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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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That lack of programmability is probably what ultimately will doom vi. It can’t extend its domain.
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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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We can’t simply do our science and not worry about the ethical issues.
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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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Systems are going to get a lot more sophisticated.
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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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There are always more smart people outside your company than within it.
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Sometimes the easiest way to get something done is to be a little naive about it.
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I was surprised about vi going in, though, I didn’t know it was in System V.
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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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The next step after cheap is free, and after free is disposable.
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What’s your personal computer, anyways? Your personal computer should be something that’s always on your person.
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I wish we hadn’t used all the keys on the keyboard.
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