Hi Ben,
On 20.01.2018 02:32, Nobody III wrote:
If you don't want Qt in the base image, we should at least include Gnu Nano. Its UI is more intuitive for beginners, and it should be easy to port.
the use of Vim is a deliberate decision - not only on technical grounds but also to manage expectations.
Let's face it: modifying XML in a plain text editor is - to most computer users - an awkward way to operate a PC. Using the "Leitzentrale" on Sculpt (EA or TC) is like an open-heart surgery where a typo at the wrong place can freeze your desktop. For most people, this is unacceptable. But for a few of us, it opens up a new world. To truly appreciate it, one needs a certain level of imagination and sophistication. Performing a surgery with a butter knife instead of a scalpel wouldn't make it any easier. Sculpt TC is targeted for "the curious". If one's curiosity stops when confronted with a few Vim commands, its better to wait for Sculpt VC.
Please note that Sculpt uses the Unix command-line interface (with bash, coreutils and vim) merely as an interim solution. It should not be mistaken as an intrinsic part of Sculpt. In the mid term, it will stay there as a last resort for investigating and fixing problems but remain out of the user's view most of the time. In the longer term, it will eventually vanish from the initial boot image.
Cheers Norman