Flipping the Linux switch: Text editors for new users

Posted by Sander_Marechal on Jan 14, 2008 2:14 AM EDT
Download Squad; By Kristin Shoemaker
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If you've looked at Linux text editors at all, you've found there is a battle raging that's just as passionate as the GNOME or KDE battle. The two text editors in question, Vi and Emacs, are powerful, extensible, and highly configurable. They've also got a steep learning curve for the new Linux user who just wants to tweak a setting in a config file, or create a simple document. Have no fear. There are plenty of text editors out there that are powerful enough for the average user, and user-friendly to boot.

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