I've seen some skilled unix/linux users use joe instead of vi(m) or nano. Why would they prefer using it over the provided alternatives?
Why would someone use joe?
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It's easier to learn than Vi, faster to start than Emacs, and more powerful than Pico/Nano (e.g. it has ctags support for programming).But it's unlikely to be installed everywhere, so you should still know the basics of Vi and Emacs.