Nano to remain in GNU

Re:Nano to remain in GNU by morganvachon on Sunday September 04, 2016 @05:49AM (#12423571)

As someone who has used Linux since 1999 (starting with Slackware) and FreeBSD and OpenBSD since the early 2000s, I'd say I'm no longer a "newbie". Yet, I use nano daily because it's so simple and accessible. You only need to remember a few key combos, and for basic edits there is simply no need to break out vi or emacs or a GUI editor.

A simple, useful tool does not always equate to "newbies only". In fact, I'd say it's the UNIX way: A simple tool that does one job really well.

Or to put it another way: Why would I break out my 30 piece combination wrench set when I just need to turn a nut a little tighter with my adjustable wrench that's right there next to me?

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Re:Nano to remain in GNU by caseymarquis on Sunday September 04, 2016 @09:31AM (#12424224)

When you work with the combo set from 5 to 16 hours a day and immediately know the size of the nut on sight, you feel exactly the opposite sentiment.

Probably not the average use case though.

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Re:Nano to remain in GNU by morganvachon on Sunday September 04, 2016 @12:21PM (#12425149)

Excellent point, and I'm getting there with all the work I've been doing restoring my Bronco.

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