vim: Visual mode

I have been using vim for years and am consistently surprised at the amazing things it can do. Vim has been around longer than I have been writing code, and its predecessor (Vi) is as old as I am. Somehow through the years this editor has gained and continues to gain popularity. Originally, my interest […]

vim: tags and tabs

Previously, I discussed using vim and screen with automagic titles. The great part about working with vim and screen is that I can work from anywhere with minimal setup, and when working remotely I can pick up the cursor exactly where I left it — I never have to worry about a remote terminal disconnecting. […]

vim and screen, automagic titles

Previously, I discussed using multiuser screen so that I could concurrently access a shared screen session across multiple remote hosts (from work, from home, from my phone, etc). I would like to augment screen such that the titles would always tell me what directory I’m currently in, as well as what program is running (if […]