Title: Learn about another editor, called joe
Course: TAACCCT - Open Source Server Admin.- CIS 235 > Section: Course Content

Learn about another editor, called "joe"

Ok.  Now that you are either a complete wizard at vi, or totally frustrated with it, or more likely somewhere in between, I want to should you a different editor.  This one is a lot easier to learn, but has two "problems."  The first is that it is not as powerful as vi.  The second is that it is not necessarily on many distributions, but it can be installed if you want to.

This editor is called "joe".   According to the autor, the name is an acronum for Joe's Own Editor.  The joe editor can also mimic other editors, such as an editor called pico.

1. Create a new file using joe (in it's native key format)
  1. Type "joe joes-test-file1" (without the quotes), and press [Enter]
  2. Write a small letter to Joe indicating how much you like or not like his editor.
  3. Press [Ctrl] and k to and then x to save
2. Create a new file using joe (in pico emulation)

1. Type "jpico joes-test-file2" (without the quotes), and press [Enter]
2. Write a small note to Santa asking for something for Christmas (hey, it could happen, right?)
3. Press [Ctrl] and x to exit

Did you like either version better than vi?   In the next chapter, we will be writing small scripts.   I would encourage you to continue to try to improve your vi skills, but if you really detest vi, then you can use joe.

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