Description of problem: vim cut and paste buffer is limited, I used vim in another distributions and it is not limited, at least not with a small value like the one in fedora. I think it is dangerous for developers that cut and paste, since the paste isn't the same as the cut, resulting in LOST OF DATA. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): vim-minimal-7.0.235-1.fc6 vim-common-7.0.235-1.fc6 vim-enhanced-7.0.235-1.fc6 How reproducible: always? Steps to Reproduce: 1.select a 'big' region of text (100 lines +/-) 2.cut it 3.paste it Actual results: Lost of data in the paste Expected results: The paste should be the same as the cut, respecting user data. Additional info: Using fedora 6 with updates
The status in f8: I can cut and paste big regions like 10000 lines in the same file but if I cut 10000 lines of one file, close it and open another file, when I try to paste the region it only pastes 50 lines. Do you know if it is a buffer configuration issue at compilation or configuration, or a vim limitation? I did a little research on the subject and nothing appears, I'm starting to doubt it but I think I was able to paste a more large region between files.
this looks like a limitation of vim when it is compiled without xterm_clipboard support. Workaround: use gvim or gvim -v and the special yank buffer * (type :h clipboard for some help about this buffer)