LXer: Try GNU nano, a lightweight alternative to Vim
by LXer from LinuxQuestions.org on (#5C3WY)
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Many Linux distributions bundle*Vim*as their default text editor. This appeals to many longtime Linux users, and those who don't like it can change it promptly after install anyway. Vim is a funny editor, though, as it's one of the few that opens to a mode that doesn't permit text entry. That's a puzzling choice for any user, and it's confusing for a new one.read more
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Many Linux distributions bundle*Vim*as their default text editor. This appeals to many longtime Linux users, and those who don't like it can change it promptly after install anyway. Vim is a funny editor, though, as it's one of the few that opens to a mode that doesn't permit text entry. That's a puzzling choice for any user, and it's confusing for a new one.read more
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