2.1. View and Edit Text Files

Linux uses a lot of files that contain "plain old text," including (almost without exception) all system-wide and user-specific configuration files. Being able to view and edit such files is a key skill for driving Linux in anything beyond first gear. This lab looks at some of the tools for viewing and editing plain text files, and covers both graphical tools and command-line tools.

2.1.1. How Do I Do That?

If you're using a graphical desktop, clicking on a text file in either the Konqueror file browser (KDE) or in Nautilus (GNOME) displays the contents of a text file in the browser's window.