I want to try org-mode. What's the shortest path from zero to typing?

Question

I want to give emacs\' org-mode a try. What is the shortest path for me to accomplish that? Assume NO previous experience with emacs.

(I\'m aware that other editors, lik

Answer 1

Org-mode beginning at the basics sounds promising, it starts with

The absolute minimum you need to know about Emacs

The absolute minimum you need to know about Emacs, to be able to do anything, is more then you need to know about many other applications. But, you might compare it to a regular toy and lego. Lego is harder to begin with (you start with a box with little plastic pieces), but in the long run, you can do more with it.