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2.4. VIM

VIM stands for Vi IMproved and was developed by Bram Moolenaar. It is based on the functionality of the original, non-open source vi editor. While most open source software is also freeware, VIM is distributed as Charityware. In exchange for using the program, the authors request that users consider donating to the Kibaale Children's Center (KCC), a charity providing food, health care and education for the children in the area. For further information regarding this donation program and the KCC, within VIM, type :help ifcc or visit http://www.vim.org/ifcc.

2.4.1. Using VIM

VIM is available in both text-based and graphical modes. The graphical version, shown in Figure 2-11, has the same functionality as the text-based version, but also ...