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Deprecated Linux Commands You Should Not Use Anymore (itsfoss.com)
submitted 6 days ago by mesamunefire@piefed.social to c/linux@programming.dev
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Still using these obsolete Linux commands? They might be popular from the olden days but perhaps it is time to look for alternatives.

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[–] thingsiplay@lemmy.ml 11 points 6 days ago (2 children)

VIM - use Neovim instead

(just a joke)

[–] mesamunefire@piefed.social 7 points 6 days ago

Both are great. NeoVim is better /s

[–] ZomieChicken@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 days ago

Why would I use bloated Neovim? ed is perfectly fine for any and all editing task.