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Bram Moolenaar

January 1, 1961 – August 3, 2023

Dutch computer programmer (1961–2023)

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Bram Moolenaar was a Dutch software engineer and activist who was the creator, maintainer, and benevolent dictator for life of Vim, a vi-derivative text editor. He advocated for ICCF Holland, a non-governmental organization supporting AIDS victims in Uganda, and used the popularity of Vim to encourage donations.

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  • Birthday · January 1
  • Anniversary · August 3

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