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>From: david@smos.com (David Tornheim)
>Message-id: <1993Jan26.003206.29170@smos.com>
>
>I have used EMACS for about 8 years now and have sworn by it, since
>I can use it on almost every machine.  Unfortunately, I've noticed that
>my hands hurt quite a bit at the end of the day, _especially_ when
>I edit files with EMACS.  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 to save my hands from permanent
>damage (no kidding!).  Is anyone else in the same boat? Does anyone
>have other suggestions?

I too have "emacs pinky", particularly debilitating for the left hand.
I suspect that one alternative is to get an X terminal, and use the X
interface to emacs.  This would help for the routine scrolling up and
down a buffer.

Instead of switching to vi, consider switching to one of the vi
emulators in emacs.  In that way, you can get the "best" of both
worlds, with only minimal compromise.  (the opinion of an emacs user
who used vi only until he got emacs installed on a given box ;-) Maybe
I'll even take my own advice...

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