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Re: new nvi option: expandtab



On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 7:35 PM, Luke Mewburn <lukem%netbsd.org@localhost> wrote:
> (I originally called it "expandtabs", then noticed that vim(1)
> has an "expandtab" option that sets similar behaviour.)
>
> thoughts?
>
is it needed to add bloat to the base system ? I mean, if someone
want's to expand tab or other fancy stuff, he can always install
vim(1).

The underlying question would be "Do we want nvi to concurrence vim(1)
feature-wise or do we want to keep something minimal, enough for
everyday administration task ?"

 - Arnaud


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