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I somewhat suspect I'll be unique on this one here. I use nano full-time. I use it because it is simple, it gets the job done, and I don't find that I need any

I somewhat suspect I'll be unique on this one here. I use nano full-time. I use it because it is simple, it gets the job done, and I don't find that I need anything more. It's true it's missing a couple of features commonly found in code editors. But when I start thinking code folding would be useful, I take it as a sign that this file is getting too large and would be better split. Nano also obeys the simple UI principle of having a non-modal interface. I haven't used an editor with bells and whistles for some years, and I'm liking it. Also contrary to popular belief, nano does support syntax highlighting - this just isn't enabled by default in most distros. Now, laugh.

frossie 16y ago
Now, laugh Well, I'll admit that was... unexpected, but I am certainly not going to laugh. After all, the best code editor is the one you feel most productive in, and you seem to have a rational explanation for it so sure, knock yourself out :-)
jsdalton 16y ago
> Also contrary to popular belief, nano does support syntax highlighting - this just isn't enabled by default in most distros. Did not know this! FYI, a bit of googling uncovered the following: http://code.google.com/p/nanosyntax/source/browse/trunk/syntax-nanorc/ http://code.google.com/p/nanosyntax/source/browse/trunk/synt...
TrevorBramble 16y ago
I actually used Nano for a long time as well! I'd been using Pine since 1994 so it always felt quite natural. If Vim wasn't always available when Nano was, I'd still use it. ;^)