Re: Will default key bindings spell the death of Emacs?

[Jan D.]

> > I believe that Emacs key bindings are effectively preventing 99% or 
> > more
> > of Windows programmers and other younger programmers from ever using
> > it.
>
> I think you greatly exaggerate the difficulty of adapting to Emacs
> key bindings.

At my work there are many MS Windows users.  None had any trouble 
adopting
to Emacs.  Well, one, but he uses vim, so being a Windows user wasn't
a factor in that case :-)


> > * The kill ring should not be used.  Cut and copy and paste should
> > operate on the Windows clipboard

This assumes the MS Windows model is superior to Emacs.  I think it
is the opposite.

> > Do any of you share these views?  Why, or why not.  Who else cares 
> > about
> > this issue and what can we do to bring about this important change?
>
> AFAIK, many (most?) Emacs users (certainly its developers) want Emacs
> to work the same on all supported platforms.

Yes, this is a big advantage.

        Jan D.