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In article <1993Jan26.003206.29170@smos.com>, david@smos.com (David Tornheim) writes:
>...  The frequent use of the CNTL key combined
>with another key is the motion that is most painful. (e.g. I use C-b and
>C-f a lot to move around within a line, since commands like M-F and
>M-B actually take longer).  Because of this, I'm seriously considering
>switching over to the evil VI editor

Heretic!

>to save my hands from permanent
>damage (no kidding!).  Is anyone else in the same boat?

Not I, but I've got large hands, don't use C-f & C-b much (I prefer M-f, M-b,
C-a, C-e, and mouse clicks), and don't touch type, so I'm not afraid to hold
Control with my left hand and F or B with my right.

>Does anyone have other suggestions?

Switching from Emacs to vi because of the C-f and C-b bindings is rather
drastic.  That's like switching from a Ferrari to a Beetle because you don't
like the seating position.  How about just adjusting the seat?  Rebind
forward-char and backward-char to whatever you find most convenient.

Even if you wanted vi-like behavior, you could get it with one of the many vi
emulating modes available *without* giving up the full power of Emacs.

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