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OpenVMS editors

The Question is:

We run a OpenVMS network.  I am a student (not a sysop) and use it a
lot. Especially for e-mail.  In using it I have discovered 3 different
ways of editing.  They are (1) EDT, (2) EVE, & (3) EDIT.  Can you
explain these editors and their differences as best as you can.  I
would greatly appreciate it.

The Answer is:

   The choice of text editors is a highly personal and often zealously
   defended decision, and the Wizard does not wish to kick over this
   particular anthill.

   There are many text editors available for OpenVMS: EDT, vi, LSEdit,
   EVE with EDT keypad, EVE with the EVE keypad, emacs, TPU, TECO, etc.

   For information on a particular text editor, see the documentation that
   is typically included with the editor or the operating system.