gedit is unquestionably simpler than emacs for anyone with even cursory exposure to the computer (notepad, Word, etc.) Even just the simplification of the visi

gedit is unquestionably simpler than emacs for anyone with even cursory exposure to the computer (notepad, Word, etc.) Even just the simplification of the visible interface and the docs is an underestimated source of comfort and ease of learning. The odds of trying to become a programmer without cursory exposure are not great. Knowing how to use a decent text editor is a more advanced skill, but after years of using one it's hard to remember how it was before.