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diff --git a/gnu/packages/readline.scm b/gnu/packages/readline.scm index 8857666fcc..1fbbd69d7e 100644 --- a/gnu/packages/readline.scm +++ b/gnu/packages/readline.scm @@ -64,15 +64,10 @@ %standard-phases))) (synopsis "Edit command lines while typing, with history support") (description - "The GNU Readline library provides a set of functions for use by -applications that allow users to edit command lines as they are typed in. -Both Emacs and vi editing modes are available. The Readline library includes -additional functions to maintain a list of previously-entered command lines, -to recall and perhaps reedit those lines, and perform csh-like history -expansion on previous commands. - -The history facilites are also placed into a separate library, the History -library, as part of the build process. The History library may be used -without Readline in applications which desire its capabilities.") + "Readline is a libary that allows users to edit command lines as they +are typed in. It can maintain a searchable history of previously entered +commands, letting you easily recall, edit and re-enter past commands. It +features both Emacs-like and vi-like keybindings, making its usage +comfortable for anyone.") (license gpl3+) (home-page "http://savannah.gnu.org/projects/readline/")))) |