Vim is a modal text editor that uses only keyboard shortcuts. It has a steep learning curve but is highly customizable through scripts and plugins. The document provides instructions on installing Vim for Linux, OSX, and Windows. It also lists several resources for learning Vim, including tutorials, tips and tricks, showcase articles, and links to advanced configuration files.

1. VimShowcaseBrandon Liu

3. What is Vim?Text EditorUses only the keyboard (although mouse works)Modal EditorHighly customizable (scripts, plugins)Steep learning curve, but well worth the investment!

4. Installing VimLinux/Unix: Comes installed with practically all distributionsOSX: Ships with Vim, but use MacVim for a GUI: http://code.google.com/p/macvim/Tip: Use iTerm2 for 256-color colorschemes!Windows: UsegVim: http://www.vim.org/download.php#pc

5. Resources and Linksvimtutor (30-minutes) and :help usr_02.txt (manual)Learn Vim Progressively (good way to start off) http://yannesposito.com/Scratch/en/blog/Learn-Vim-Progressively/Treasure Trove of Vim Tricks: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1218390/what-is-your-most-productive-shortcut-with-vim/1220118#1220118Why do those nutheads use Vim? (like a showcase) http://www.viemu.com/a-why-vi-vim.htmlComprehensive list of Vim tips and tricks (advanced!!)http://rayninfo.co.uk/vimtips.htmlBrandon’sdotfiles: http://github.com/thenovices/dotfiles

6. More Advanced Linkshttp://vimcasts.orghttps://github.com/tpope/tpopehttps://github.com/ryanb/dotfileshttps://github.com/languages/VimL