> I really want to like vim > Also, why do I have to have a special mode to insert things? First and foremost Vim is a modal text editor. If you don't like th

> I really want to like vim > Also, why do I have to have a special mode to insert things? First and foremost Vim is a modal text editor. If you don't like that Vim is probably not for you. Your comment is kind of like saying I'm really trying to like chocolate, but I don't like the flavour. There's a Vim way of doing things, if you really take the time to learn it then the questions you are asking will all be resolved.