Micky,

     First the argument that we should do this because it has always 
been like that is "not acceptable" - I don't want to use stronger words.

     Secondly you have noticed that at least half the readers of this 
list do not know how to use vi and you pretend to force them! Are you 
trying to start a vi/emacs war?

>    Let's not force any editor with a steep learning curve
> on the beginner.  Is there another editor as easy to*start*  using as nano?

     This is the most sensible argument expressed up to now on the subject.

     Didier