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by 8n4vidtmkvmk 317 days ago
I'd advocate for 'nano' on Linux because it's widely installed and easy for newcomers. A seasoned professional will know they can substitute vim or what have you, I don't need to explain that to them. So yes... If I was trying to explain to a noob how to open a text file on windows and I don't know what they have installed, I'd absolutely tell them to use notepad.

Would I advocate writing my core business software in bash or perl? No, I'd hire and train for what was chosen. For small scripts I might need to share with coworkers? 100%