That lack of programmability is probably what ultimately will doom vi. It can't extend its domain.
I wish we hadn't used all the keys on the keyboard.
I think the Macintosh proves that everyone can have a bitmapped display.
A bomb is blown up only once—but one bot can become many, and quickly get out of control.
The reason I use ed is that I don't want to lose what's on the screen.
Interleaf is very nice. I expect there to be a lot of competition for programs like that.