Still using nvi on Slackware.

No plugins. No syntax highlighting. Just speed, predictability, and classic vi behavior, even with multi-GB files.

I wrote a short guide explaining why nvi still matters and how its architecture enables fast, low-memory editing.

📄 https://4c6e.xyz/code_notes.html (NVI Editor Guide)
📄 https://git.sr.ht/~r1w1s1/code-notes/blob/main/notes/NVI_Editor_Guide.txt (plain text)

#slackware #editor #nvi #vi #unix #minimalism

Still using nvi on Slackware.

No plugins. No syntax highlighting. Just speed, predictability, and classic vi behavior, even with multi-GB files.

I wrote a short guide explaining why nvi still matters and how its architecture enables fast, low-memory editing.

📄 https://4c6e.xyz/code_notes.html (NVI Editor Guide)
📄 https://git.sr.ht/~r1w1s1/code-notes/blob/main/notes/NVI_Editor_Guide.txt (plain text)

#slackware #editor #nvi #vi #unix #minimalism

I’ve been exploring a more minimalist approach in my tools lately, and part of that includes trying to use nvi more often instead of Vim. To make the transition easier (for myself and anyone else interested), I put together a simple nvi quick reference:

https://4c6e.xyz/nvi.html

It’s not meant to be exhaustive, just a practical guide to help get things done with a lighter touch.

#nvi #vi #vim #minimalism