Here is a vi macro to create entries in the recommended format for GDB's ChangeLogs. map 1GO:r !date '+\%Y-\%m-\%d'2GA Jason Molenda (:r !whoamikJxA@:r !hostnameA)kJxkddjO * k$ It contains control and escape sequences, so don't just cut and paste it. You'll need to change the "Jason Molenda" bit, of course. :-) Put this in your $HOME/.exrc and when you type control-X in move-around-mode, you'll have a changelog template inserted. --- Jason Molenda