Frequently Asked Questions

This can’t possibly be worth it

Okay, thanks for pointing that out.

How do you decide what version of $tool you support?

Right now, it is whatever version I’ve bothered to package. When I have a spare minute or find a bug, I’ll update the sources and re-package.

In the ideal case I’ll simply defer to Debian, but that’ll have to wait until the software is actually available in Debian.

Isn’t it really difficult to edit zsh in reST?

It could be, but this is one of the perfect use cases for the NrrwRgn plugin. You can use it to open sections of a file in a different window, and that window can have its own options configured including the filetype.

I can’t state enough how useful this plugin can be. It makes writing and working with files with mixed content, such as templates, a smooth experience.

What is the schedule for giving new in-person talks on this?

Frankly, I have no idea. I really enjoy presenting, so I do it whenever I can find an excuse. However, I have none scheduled right now.

In the meantime should you have questions feel free to ask by mail. I genuinely do enjoy replying to them, as I often learn something new along the way.

Tip

Co-workers: You can find recordings of old sessions on µfilm under JNRowe/river, and you should feel free to ask river questions by the other methods in my contact details too!