-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [opensuse] Silly little text file editing question............ Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:53:23 -0600 From: Duaine Hechler To: Anton Aylward On 02/28/2013 03:02 PM, Anton Aylward wrote:

Duaine Hechler said the following on 02/28/2013 03:53 PM:

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On 02/28/2013 02:35 PM, Anton Aylward wrote:

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Duaine Hechler said the following on 02/28/2013 02:32 PM:

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AND, I know at least on the mainframe side, you can invoke an option to edit the file in "hex" mode.

RTFM

<quote src="man 1 vi"> -b Binary mode. A few options will be set that makes it possible to edit a binary or executable file. </quote>

BUT, can you be IN the file and SWITCH back and forth ?

Why do I have to google for the answers when you could find them yourself at the site I've already recommended you peruse: http://vim.wikia.com/wiki/Improved_hex_editing#Easily_enter_and_leave_hex_mo...

Again, you are missing the point - its called "easy of use" - at the editor command line (while editing the file) - I just say "hex on" or "hex off" - NO "ESC + :" - or - "ctrl" - or any CRYPTIC shit. -- Duaine Hechler Piano, Player Piano, Pump Organ - Tuning, Servicing & Rebuilding (314) 838-5587 / dahechler@att.net / www.hechlerpianoandorgan.com Home & Business user of Linux - 13 years -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org