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Why the heck is ed on the list? It’s probably included in every *nix distro ever made. After all it is THE standard editor. :)

• kps 5y ago
  There are actually Linux distributions that don't include it (e.g. Debian), even though it's required by POSIX.
  • Alekhine 5y ago
    Why is it still required?
    • kps 5y ago
      It's easily scripted. Original-format diff output is an ed script.
• callinyouin 5y ago
  I was just wondering the same thing. Like, I get that ed isn't exactly a household name when it comes to software generally, but in the very specific world of terminal emulators it's practically royalty.
• deleted 5y ago
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