Re: [emacs-wiki-discuss] Re: Before I start on the learning curve, is planner mode for me?

[Jim Ottaway]

>>>>> Paul Lussier <address@hidden> writes:

> ( Sorry for a response to such an old posts.  I'm a little behind the
> time on this list :)

> Jim Ottaway <address@hidden> writes:

>>>>>>> Geraldine  <address@hidden> writes:
>> 
>>> The thing is, you see, I am new to emacs, I am a windows user, and
>>> I've only done the tiniest bit of what you might call scripting. My
>>> learning curve will be enormous.
>> 
>> I don't think the learning curve from 'knowing nothing' to 'knowing
>> enough to find Emacs useful' will be as steep as you might think.

> First, Welcome to the wonderful world of emacs.  Prepare for a
> lifetime of addiction :)

> As Jim said, the learning curve for Emacs just to get to the point
> where it's "useful" isn't that bad.  Becoming a master Emacs hacker,
> that takes a few more weeks :)

By the way, I recently saw this diagram of the learning curves for
various editors:

http://bc.tech.coop/blog/060302.html

-- 
Jim Ottaway