Emacs quick start: One n00b to another.
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I recently got started using Emacs, and I was surprised to see just how bad most of the usual keyboard shortcuts apply. You'll still be able to get it back later by undoing
C-x C-c will quit the program. Note that C-x 0, you should also familiarize yourself with might freak out.
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