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Emacs description is my favorite (programming.dev)
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[–] UlrikHD 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

In the ancient times, the escape button wasn't at the upper left corner, but to the left of Q (ADM-A3). Vi (and by extension Vim) just haven't adapted to a different keyboard layout.