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tweaks to More related to text editors and readline

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Matthew Flatt 2010-06-27 10:11:22 -06:00
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@ -59,13 +59,13 @@ you may want to skip to @|guide|.
To get into the spirit of this tutorial, we suggest that you set To get into the spirit of this tutorial, we suggest that you set
DrRacket aside for a moment, and switch to raw @exec{racket} in a DrRacket aside for a moment, and switch to raw @exec{racket} in a
terminal. You'll also need a text editor, such as @exec{emacs} or terminal. You'll also need a text editor, such as Emacs, vi, or even
@exec{vi}, but any editor will do. Finally, you'll need a web client, Notepad---any editor will do, but one that supports parenthesis
perhaps @exec{lynx} or @exec{firefox}. matching would be helpful. Finally, you'll need a web client, perhaps
Lynx or Firefox.
Of course, if you're already spoiled, you can keep using DrRacket. If @margin-note{Of course, if you're already spoiled, you can keep using
you're on Windows, this is might also make things more convenient than DrRacket.}
using a ``DOS box''.
@; ---------------------------------------------------------------------- @; ----------------------------------------------------------------------
@section{Ready...} @section{Ready...}
@ -84,8 +84,9 @@ on your system, and if you'd like Readline support in @exec{racket},
then evaluate @racket[(require readline)]. If you also evaluate then evaluate @racket[(require readline)]. If you also evaluate
@racket[(install-readline!)], then your @filepath{~/.racketrc} is @racket[(install-readline!)], then your @filepath{~/.racketrc} is
updated to load Readline whenever you start @exec{racket} for updated to load Readline whenever you start @exec{racket} for
interactive evaluation. This is not needed if you're running a shell interactive evaluation. Readline is not needed if you're running a
inside Emacs, or if you're on Windows and use a @exec{cmd} window. shell inside Emacs or if you're on Windows and use a @exec{cmd}
window.
@margin-note{Unfortunately, for legal reasons related to GPL vs. LGPL, @margin-note{Unfortunately, for legal reasons related to GPL vs. LGPL,
@exec{racket} cannot provide Readline automatically.} @exec{racket} cannot provide Readline automatically.}