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vile is a text editor which is extremely compatible with vi in terms of
"finger feel".  in addition, it has extended capabilities in many areas,
notably: 
    multi-file editing and viewing
    key rebinding (in addition to :map, :map!, and :abbr)
    mouse support (in an xterm, or when built as xvile)
    infinite undo
    many additional operator commands
    selection highlighting
    rectangular operations
    "next error" cursor positioning after compilation
    full function- and arrow-key support
    filename, command, internal mode and variable completion
    auxiliary utilities for man page and C program syntax highlighting
    built-in macro language
    portability to all UNIX platforms, VMS, DOS, Win32, OS/2

WWW: http://invisible-island.net/vile/