Learn Something New! - Vim Essentials: Linux Editing Made Simple (Episode 1 - Introduction)

Welcome to the Learn Linux TV's Vim series! In this course, you'll learn everything you'll need to know in order to become productive with Vim, a popular UNIX/Linux text editor. You'll learn how to install it, how to use it, and some quality of life tips to increase your skills. In this episode, you'll get an introduction to Vim and learn some of the basics. *📖 Switch to Linux with my latest book!* Linux is one of the best decisions you can make for your computer — but knowing where to start is the hard part. This guide walks you through everything: choosing a distribution, installing it, and using it confidently every day. It'll be released very soon! 📌 *Join the announcement list here ➜ https://leanpub.com/switch-to-linux* *🔥 Top Recommendations* • Get $100 Credit to Practice on Akamai (Linode) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linode • Linux Commands Cheat Sheet ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-commands • 30% Off Linux Foundation Certifications (Use code "LEARNLINUXTV") ➜ https://learnlinux.link/lf • Professional tutoring from yours truly ➜ https://learnlinux.link/tutor-me *🛠️ SysAdmin Tools* • Monitor your Infrastructure like a Pro with Netdata ➜ https://learnlinux.link/netdata • Check out TinyPilot, a Pi-Based Remote Access Solution ➜ https://learnlinux.link/tinypilot • Tips for Switching to Linux (ebook) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-desktop-tips *🛡️ Privacy & Privacy* • Safeguard your Internet activity with Proton VPN (70% off) ➜ https://go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=16836 • Get Proton end-to-end Encrypted Email for $1/month ➜ https://go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=16836 *❤️ Support the Channel* • Enjoyed the video? Your support keeps this channel independent! • Become a Channel Member (Ad-Free & Early Access) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/join • Support on Patreon ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron *🛍️ Featured Merch* • "apt install coffee" T-Shirt (My personal favorite) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/apt-install-coffee • Proxmox T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/proxmox-shirt • Explore the Full Shop ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv *Other Episodes in this Series* * Episode 1 ➜ This Video * Episode 2 ➜ Modes, Navigation and More: https://linux.video/vim-2 * Episode 3 ➜ Buffers: https://linux.video/vim-3 * Episode 4 ➜ Visual Mode: https://linux.video/vim-4 * Episode 5 ➜ Splitting Your Vim Window: https://linux.video/vim-5 * Episode 6 ➜ Tips, Tricks and How to Configure Vim: https://linux.video/vim-6 *Video Specific Links* • Neovim (available for most platforms) ➜ https://neovim.io • Neovim overview video (coming soon) ➜ https://linux.video/neovim • Macvim (for macOS users) ➜ https://macvim.org/ • Neovim Releases Page ➜ https://github.com/neovim/neovim/releases *🕐 Time Codes* 00:00 - Intro (And some Tips) 02:13 - Installing vim on Debian and Ubuntu 04:49 - Installing vim on Fedora/Red Hat/CentOS (etc) 05:23 - Installing vim on macOS 05:45 - Launching vim on MacOS 05:59 - Neovim is worth checking out 06:28 - For macOS users, macVim is worth considering 06:53 - Why are there multiple "versions" of Vim? 07:32 - Launching Vim 08:23 - Opening an existing file in Vim 10:25 - A summary of vim's "modes" 14:21 - Saving changes in Vim 16:05 - How to Append in Vim 17:17 - Undoing changes 18:03 - Moving between the beginning and end of a line *🎓 Full Linux Courses* • Linux Crash Course ➜ https://linux.video/cc • Netdata ➜ https://linux.video/netdata • tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux • vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim • Bash Scripting ➜ https://linux.video/bash • Proxmox VE ➜ https://linux.video/pve • Ansible (Paid) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ansible • LPI Linux Essentials (Paid) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-essentials *🎓 More About Learn Linux TV* • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv • Community Forums ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv • Github Account ➜ https://github.com/LearnLinuxTV • Content Ethics ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics • Request Paid Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-assistance _Note: Some links mentioned here are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, it helps support Learn Linux TV at no additional cost to you._ ⚠️ Use Content Responsibly Learn Linux TV shares technical content intended to teach and help you, but it comes with no warranty. The channel is not liable for any damages from its use. Always ensure you have proper permissions, follow company policies, and comply with all applicable laws while working with infrastructure. #linuxtutorial #DevOps #Linux