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+# Dotfile Repo
 This repo contains all of my personal settings for command line linux programs.
 Including but not limited to:
-	zsh
-	tmux
-	vim
+* zsh
+* tmux
+* vim
 Also included are any custom shell scripts I might find useful to carry around with me.
+
+# vim
+my text editor of choice for its efficiency in keeping your hands as close to the home row as possible.
+
+# tmux
+a modern terminal multiplexor which is actively maintained compared to screen. Biggest modification is rebinding the leader key combo to Ctrl+A
+
+# ZSH
+I chose the Z shell for its extensive expansion and bonus features compared to the default bash shell.
+
+## Plugin Managers
+
+### Pathogen
+This plugin manager automatically loads all of my vim plugins in the .vim/bundle directory. All I need to do is add one line to my .vimrc for this functionality.
+
+### Antibody
+This plugin manager downloads zsh plugins directly from git based on a list of gituser/gitproject names in my .zshrc file. I chose it over antigen as it is more simple and quick.
+
+## Powerline
+Nifty modern looking effect for zsh, vim, and tmux!