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+# Editor dotfiles
+
+I spend a lot of time in my editors; programming, writing, brainstorming, testing --
+these dotfiles set them up.
+
++ emacs: my full-blown (and primary) development environment, running [evil-mode]. Emacs
+  vs Vim? The answer is both.
++ neovim: my heavier-duty vim config, for systems I have more control over.
++ vim: same as neovim, but for vanilla vim
++ vimlite: a light, plug-free config for systems I have no control over.