(Updated 2010 Aug 31)
Emacs
a text editor
The basics:
Emacs is a text editor which is found on most if not all Unix/X-Windows systems
Many of the more common commands can be found in the pull-down menus, but not all
More information can be found on the on-line help, and there is a very thorough guide on Cambridge's Web site
Syntax conventions here:
C-<stuff> = Ctrl-<stuff>
M-<stuff> = Alt-<stuff> or Esc-<stuff>
Navigation:
Editing:
File management:
Miscellaneous:
Help: