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* [http://www.lagmonster.org/docs/vi.html vi] is pretty much the default editor on most Linux distros. Learn it, love it.
 
* [http://www.lagmonster.org/docs/vi.html vi] is pretty much the default editor on most Linux distros. Learn it, love it.
 
* [https://www.vim.org/ vim] is an improved version of vi with plugin support and many more features. To install:
 
* [https://www.vim.org/ vim] is an improved version of vi with plugin support and many more features. To install:
: <code>apt-get -y install vim</code>
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<syntaxhighlight lang="text">apt-get -y install vim</syntaxhighlight>
 
* [https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/42980/the-beginners-guide-to-nano-the-linux-command-line-text-editor/ nano] is easier to learn and preferred by many.
 
* [https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/42980/the-beginners-guide-to-nano-the-linux-command-line-text-editor/ nano] is easier to learn and preferred by many.
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Many folks prefer a GUI editor and file transfer client over the Linux vi and nano editors. If you need to do a lot of copy and paste these are much easier. Here are some of the many clients out there.  
 
Many folks prefer a GUI editor and file transfer client over the Linux vi and nano editors. If you need to do a lot of copy and paste these are much easier. Here are some of the many clients out there.  
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For Windows:
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==For Linux==
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* Most Linux distributions that have a Desktop (GUI) installed will have a text editor that is fully capable of properly editing files. 
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==For Windows==
 
* [https://winscp.net/ WinSCP] is a popular file transfer and editor client. See [https://community.allstarlink.org/t/help-winscp-permission-denied-error-code-3-error-message-from-server-permission-denied/16267/4?u=wd6awp | Using WinSCP] Topic on Community.
 
* [https://winscp.net/ WinSCP] is a popular file transfer and editor client. See [https://community.allstarlink.org/t/help-winscp-permission-denied-error-code-3-error-message-from-server-permission-denied/16267/4?u=wd6awp | Using WinSCP] Topic on Community.
 
* [http://www.putty.org Putty] is not an editor but you'll need it. It is '''the''' SSH and Telnet client.  
 
* [http://www.putty.org Putty] is not an editor but you'll need it. It is '''the''' SSH and Telnet client.  
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For Mac:
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==For Mac==
 
* [https://panic.com/transmit/ Transmit] or [https://cyberduck.io CyberDuck] file transfer client.
 
* [https://panic.com/transmit/ Transmit] or [https://cyberduck.io CyberDuck] file transfer client.
 
* [https://macromates.com Text Mate] or [https://www.sublimetext.com Sublime] Editor.
 
* [https://macromates.com Text Mate] or [https://www.sublimetext.com Sublime] Editor.
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* [https://www.vim.org/download.php Vim] - Several versions are available including gVim for Windows.
 
* [https://www.vim.org/download.php Vim] - Several versions are available including gVim for Windows.
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The programs listed above will with just fine with their 'internal' editors.  If you choose to use FileZilla or a similar FTP/SFTP client then it is recommended use you use one of the Windows Editors listed.   
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If you choose to use FileZilla or a similar FTP/SFTP client then it is recommended use you use one of the Windows Editors listed.   
    
'''''Note:  Notepad included with Windows was updated in 2018 to handle LF/CRLF but your mileage may vary.'''''
 
'''''Note:  Notepad included with Windows was updated in 2018 to handle LF/CRLF but your mileage may vary.'''''

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