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What is nano?

GNU nano was developed as a free substitute for the Pico text editor, which is included in the Pine email suite from the University of Washington. The aim was to replicate the functionality of Pico while adding more features. The Debian GNU/Linux distribution, known for its dedication to distributing truly "free" software—defined as software that poses no restrictions on redistribution—decided against including binary packages for Pine or Pico. This left many users in a challenging situation; although they valued these applications, the versions available did not conform to the GNU criteria for free software. GNU nano is designed to be a straightforward and efficient text editor. Beyond basic text editing functions, nano offers features like undo/redo, syntax highlighting, interactive search-and-replace, automatic indentation, line numbering, word completion, file locking, backup files, and support for various languages. A significant update occurred with the launch of version 4.0, which stopped the automatic wrapping of excessively long lines by default, giving users greater control over their text formatting. This modification demonstrates the ongoing development of the software to adapt to user preferences and requirements, illustrating its commitment to continuous improvement. As a result, users find themselves with a more customizable editing experience.

What is UltraEdit?

UltraEdit is a text and code editor for organizations in regulated industries that need to handle sensitive data with greater security and less risk than general-use editors can offer. As a commercially supported alternative, it combines stronger security standards along with a 24/7 expert support when problems arise, while also delivering exceptional performance on large files and complex data tasks. Backed by a 30-years presence in the market, we envision UltraEdit as the best fit for teams working in demanding technical environments, where security, continuity, and dependable performance matter just as much as the work itself.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Git
HTML
C
C#
COBOL
CSS
Fortran
Go
JSON
JavaScript
LaTeX
Markdown
PHP
Pascal
Perl
Python
SQL
UltraFTP
Visual Basic
XML

Integrations Supported

Git
HTML
C
C#
COBOL
CSS
Fortran
Go
JSON
JavaScript
LaTeX
Markdown
PHP
Pascal
Perl
Python
SQL
UltraFTP
Visual Basic
XML

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

nano

Date Founded

1999

Company Website

www.nano-editor.org

Company Facts

Organization Name

IDM Computer Solutions

Date Founded

1994

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.ultraedit.com

Categories and Features

Code Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

Text Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

Categories and Features

Application Development

Access Controls/Permissions
Code Assistance
Code Refactoring
Collaboration Tools
Compatibility Testing
Data Modeling
Debugging
Deployment Management
Graphical User Interface
Mobile Development
No-Code
Reporting/Analytics
Software Development
Source Control
Testing Management
Version Control
Web App Development

Code Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

Text Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

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