Most Linux users know vim as a text editor that descended from vi. It can also function as a tool for encrypting text files. In this post, we examine how this is done and how to reverse the process.

Comparison of Vim and Emacs Vim is a sprinter—fast, efficient, and lean, while Emacs is a decathlete, versatile and comprehensive. Vim's learning curve is steep, but its efficiency is unparalleled ...