ee/Linux released
I've sent Robert my port of ee to Linux. Actually, it runs under both DOS
and Linux.
It took a bit longer than the couple of hours he predicted, and I'm sure
that I introduced a couple of bugs in the process. As you can imagine, I
haven't had a chance to really hammer on the code, so if you decide to use
it, save early and often.
ee made use of a couple of specialized DOS routines that are not available
under Linux, so a number of features are missing:
- no mouse support
- shift+arrow keys do not work
- ctrl+c and ctrl+z *will* halt the program
- ctrl+home, ctrl+end, ctrl+arrow are not supported
- certain color combinations don't work
- not aware of Linux drive names
- certainly no printing
- multiple screen resolutions not supported (yet)
- other things I can't think of
Other features work, but they are not well tested. For more details, take a
look in the readme file. Hopefully, these features will come back as Robert
adds to the Linux edition.
The Alt+B key toggles block selection mode, similar to Robert's ed. It's
compatible with the old key combinations and the menu. Don't choose Ctrl+C
to cut text, however - it'll shut down the application!
The escape key is a bit funky under Linux. If you get 'stuck' in the menu,
just choose 'About...' or some other equally harmless option.
Bug reports are welcome.
-- David Cuny
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