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After 40 years of being free Microsoft has added a paywall to Notepad
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[obligatory linux boast] I really prefer Kate to Notepad because KDE makes superior, non AI encrusted software that actually works for it's users. And it's FREE!
Even though it's typically associated with KDE and Linux, it's also available on Windows. Good for people who haven't made up their mind yet. It's a great text editor with a feature-set similar to other advanced notepads.
I'll be real though, if I hadn't jumped ship 3 years ago, I'd be cutting my losses with Windows here.
I love Kate.
thanks!
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Me too! So much so that I have sworn to name my first secretary Kate.
personally i find kate struggles with large files. KWrite is a better analog to notepad IMO