Command Line Text Editors in Linux
There are times in the Linux world when you have to use a command line based text editor. I recommend getting to know which one you have installed on your system and practice using it in case of emergencies. I found an article on three popular editors that gives you some insight on how to use them. This article at Really Linux covers vi, pico, and emac. I have used two out of the three listed and my favorite is pico - and I really like nano, which is a different editor.
vi / pico / emac / text editor linux / nano
Vi:
Vi is often the default editor that pops up when you're ready to write an e-mail message or when you're posting a News message. Vi is complicated and seems difficult to learn at first. However, it is often the default for Unix and Linux systems. This chapter explains the use of the Vi editor.
Pico:
Pico is a fairly simple text editor that provides straight-forward options and easy-to-use commands. Although some programmers have frowned at Pico's simplicity and limited options, most folks find that it provides everything necessary to write long documents with minimal hassles. However, Pico is not very good when manipulating certain types of files such as making changes to .cgi files etc.
Emacs:
Emacs falls somewhere between the straightforward Pico and the complicated Vi. Unlike Vi, you don't need to switch between modes to perform basic text editing functions. Sadly, the vast set of powerful commands themselves are difficult to remember. The Emacs link includes basic information on Emacs for situations where you may encounter it or for those who use it on an occasional basis.
[Read Command Line Text Editors at Really Linux]
Also I would point out Newbie's Top Ten Commands available here for all those starting to learn Linux
vi / pico / emac / text editor linux / nano
Vi:
Vi is often the default editor that pops up when you're ready to write an e-mail message or when you're posting a News message. Vi is complicated and seems difficult to learn at first. However, it is often the default for Unix and Linux systems. This chapter explains the use of the Vi editor.
Pico:
Pico is a fairly simple text editor that provides straight-forward options and easy-to-use commands. Although some programmers have frowned at Pico's simplicity and limited options, most folks find that it provides everything necessary to write long documents with minimal hassles. However, Pico is not very good when manipulating certain types of files such as making changes to .cgi files etc.
Emacs:
Emacs falls somewhere between the straightforward Pico and the complicated Vi. Unlike Vi, you don't need to switch between modes to perform basic text editing functions. Sadly, the vast set of powerful commands themselves are difficult to remember. The Emacs link includes basic information on Emacs for situations where you may encounter it or for those who use it on an occasional basis.
[Read Command Line Text Editors at Really Linux]
Also I would point out Newbie's Top Ten Commands available here for all those starting to learn Linux
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