Hi,

Ian Lynagh wrote [020216 18:28]:
> Hi all
> 
> I have thought it would be nice to have a vim-a-like indicator of
> whether or not you are insert or command mode when using the vi line
> editting mode for a long time now. In a burst of enthusiasm I have put
> something together over the last couple of days (attached). However it's
> not quite as nice as it might have been and I have run into a few
> annoyances along the way.

Well, I use something similar. Of course, I have a multiline
prompt, so what I have here might work for you, but it might need
some adjustment - the escape sequences for moving the cursor
might not work for your type of terminal...

Ciao,
Thomas

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