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GNU nano vs Notepad Next

A side-by-side look at GNU nano and Notepad Next. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GNU nano

GNU nano

Os & Utilities

GNU nano is a simple, easy-to-use command line text editor for Unix-like operating systems. It aims to emulate the look and feel of the Pico text editor while also providing additional functionality.

commandlinetext-editorunixpico-clone
Notepad Next

Notepad Next

Office & Productivity

Notepad Next is a free and open-source text editor for Windows. It aims to be a lightweight, customizable, and extensible replacement for the default Windows Notepad application.

texteditornotepadwindowsopensource