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Correct way to select alternatives



What is the correct way to switch between different "alternatives"?  For
example, currently my /usr/bin/vi points to nvi.  What is the right way
to change it to point to vim or elvis?  I know how to use 'ln -s' to
create/change links, but I suspect that I should really use
'update-alternatives' or some related mechanism.  I've read the
update-alternatives man page, but didn't understand it--it seems to
apply only to package maintainers.

Thanks,
Kris


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