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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
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
@exec{vi}, but any editor will do. Finally, you'll need a web client,
perhaps @exec{lynx} or @exec{firefox}.
terminal. You'll also need a text editor, such as Emacs, vi, or even
Notepad---any editor will do, but one that supports parenthesis
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
you're on Windows, this is might also make things more convenient than
using a ``DOS box''.
@margin-note{Of course, if you're already spoiled, you can keep using
DrRacket.}
@; ----------------------------------------------------------------------
@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
@racket[(install-readline!)], then your @filepath{~/.racketrc} is
updated to load Readline whenever you start @exec{racket} for
interactive evaluation. This is not needed if you're running a shell
inside Emacs, or if you're on Windows and use a @exec{cmd} window.
interactive evaluation. Readline is not needed if you're running a
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,
@exec{racket} cannot provide Readline automatically.}