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Frequently Asked Questions

I've added questions I get from folks but feel free to add your questions (and answers!)

Is there a text editor that looks like EDIT on DOS but works on Linux or Mac/OS?

I recommend trying SetEdit. It is the closest I've found. -- RonPerrella

: Another option would be RHIDE, originally written for DJGPP, but subsequently ported to Linux. It and SetEdit are both console mode IDEs with features beyond a pure editor. They have a Borland Turbo-vision style interface and the WordStar command set, and are broadly similar in appearance and operation. RHIDE is part of the FreeDOS? distribution.

Is there a text editor that looks like Notepad on Windows but works on Linux or Mac/OS?

Notepad is pretty simple to emulate. A large number of Linux programs can easily accomodate. I recommend trying GEdit if you are running something like Ubuntu. Another option (oldie but goodie) is NEdit.

: Another alternative is Leafpad or Mousepad. Both are simple GtK based editors. Mousepad is based on Leafpad, and is the standard editor for the XFCE desktop environment.
: --DMcCunney