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Linux / Unix Command: nano
Command Library

SYNOPSIS

% nano [-a] [file]

DESCRIPTION

This is a GNU replacement for pico. Works and looks like pico, but it is smaller, better, and licenced under the General Public Licence.

OPTIONS

(see man page)

EXAMPLE

% nano session1.txt

Starts the editor and opens the file session1.txt.

Important: Use the man command (% man) to see how a command is used on your particular computer.

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