Microsoft has reintroduced Edit, a lightweight text editor originally from MS-DOS, aimed at enhancing the Windows command line experience. Announced at the Build conference, Edit is compact (under 250 KB) and free of modern AI features. Now open source, it can be downloaded from GitHub, preserving a beloved tool while offering new functionalities like mouse support, Unicode, and regular expression capabilities. As a modern Flavor of its classic predecessor, it's expected to be part of Windows 11, fulfilling the demand for a built-in command-line text editor.
Edit is a lightweight text editor for Windows command line, reviving nostalgia for MS-DOS users and standing in stark contrast to the current trend of AI-driven tools.
Launched during Build, Edit operates under 250 KB and is open source, designed to enhance the command line experience with features like mouse support and Regex.
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