
INTRODUCTION


Cream (http://cream.sourceforge.net) is a free (GPL), easy-to-use
configuration of the powerful, free, and famous Vim text editor on
both Microsoft Windows and GNU/Linux.

For those of us familiar with Apple or Windows platform software,
Cream configures the age old and sometimes archane Vim so that it is
fresh and simple to use. Through common menus, standard keyboard
shortcuts, and extensive editing functions, Cream makes Vim intuitive
for new users and adds powerful features for experienced users. And it
is all Free, licenced under the GNU General Public License (GPL).

The goal of the project is to provide an approachable text editing
application with keyboard shortcut and menu access to Vim's full
arsenal of functionality (http://cream.sf.net/features.html). Cream
also has numerous custom extensions beyond the default Vim to meet
most editing needs.

Cream uses the Vim's own extensibility to improve editing behavior.
There are no customizations to Vim itself so you can easily try Vim
with Cream and without. Just download the one-click installer or the
script files if you prefer to install them manually.

Cream is a Common User Access (CUA) version of Vim. CUA was originally
a user interface standard of IBM's Systems Application Architecture,
but now generally refers to a broad, generally accepted set of
standard Command Key plus letter keyboard shortcut combinations and
menu structures. Examples are found today in many GNOME, Apple,
Microsoft, KDE and Java systems and environments. 

The project continues to develop and grow at a steady pace. Please see
the Cream web site (http://cream.sourceforge.net) for the latest
documentaton, downloads and features, and contact information if you
have questions or are interested in contributing to the effort!


