[Top][All Lists]
[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]
RE: Emacs learning curve
From: |
Drew Adams |
Subject: |
RE: Emacs learning curve |
Date: |
Mon, 2 Aug 2010 14:11:10 -0700 |
> > Emacs kill is not the same as cut, etc. but it is
> > sufficiently similar that using the same name will cause
> > confusion and frustration.
>
> Humans (and Emacs users are no exceptions) deal with such problems all
> the time. It's a complete non-issue.
The question (here) is whether it is more helpful or more of a hindrance to use
the same name for such different things. Using "cut" emphasizes the similarity,
which helps users find this feature (discovery) - e.g. in the doc. Using "kill"
or "froobarb" emphasizes the difference, which helps users not to suppose too
much wrt "cutting" behavior.
It's a choice. Your saying that it is a non-issue signifies only that you've
made your choice.
RE: Emacs learning curve, Drew Adams, 2010/08/02
Re: Emacs learning curve, Eli Zaretskii, 2010/08/02
Re: Emacs learning curve, Tom, 2010/08/02