I´ve never use NotePad2, but I use NotePad++. It is Open Source and very feacture filled.
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Posted 9 months ago #
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I wish we had the old OpenCD forums, because this seems to be a constant argument. We even switched from NotePad++ to NotePad2 because (at the time) there were more people requesting it.
As soon as we did, the opposite flow of users came to tell us they preferred NotePad++.
I'll have a good look at both for the next version. :)
Posted 9 months ago # -
I can't say I know much about open-source text editors for Windows. but if Notepad2 and Notepad++ are both popular, why not just put them both into into the CD?
Notepad2 is simple and lightweight, while Notepad++ is more feature-rich and has plugins.
Why not let users try both and choose the one they like, much like you have both Firefox and SeaMonkey in the CD?
Posted 9 months ago # -
There used to be a reluctance to include programs that crossed features or purposes, which I didn't completely believe in (hence my addition of SeaMonkey). Since both programs are small, including both might be the easiest solution.
The key concern I have is that people don't look at the disc and think "why on earth are there two almost identical (in features and name) text editors to choose from? Which one should I use?". I'm sure people will disagree with me there, though. :)
I'll have a good hard look at including both for 07.12.
Posted 9 months ago # -
Including redundant software bothers me a bit (yes, even the venerable Seamonkey). If this CD is primarily intended as an evangelism tool, then avoiding anything that introduces confusion or doubt ("wait... why are there two notepads?") is crucial. The breadth of free software solutions available for any one task is wonderful, but I think filtering that down to one recommendation best serves the needs of this project.
Posted 9 months ago # -
@Sciurus... I kind of disagree with you on this one. Windows already has a notepad program anyways and these are small in regards to space needed. I vote for giving people more choices here since anyone who installs one of these is already looking to replace the default notepad in windows. It would be nicer if the descriptions would maybe highlight the differences between the two. I've never tried either one.
Posted 9 months ago # -
For a developer, Notepad++, personally is the way to go. But for your average user who open Notepad to write down a phone number, Notepad2 is the call.
Posted 9 months ago # -
I also like both pieces of software, but, as far as the average joe Windows User is concerned, Notepad++ seems a bit much (I myself prefer Notepad++ as well, but since TheOpenDisc is geared towards gently introducing Open Source Software rather than choking people with it, so to speak, Notepad2 just seems to be a better fit; people could always use Notepad++ without utilizing all the extra features, but the extra features would, in that case, serve no purpose besides consume hard disk space). When a user gets to the point where (s)he would actually need the additional features of Notepad++ over Notepad2, that user would likely be relatively experienced using computers, would be very much familiar with OSS, would not need an introduction to OSS, and, therefore, would not need TheOpenDisc (except for possibly distributing it :) ).
Also, I personally have to agree with there not being too many overlapping choices, as that can cause confusion not only in selection but also, in the event that overlapping software is installed, various conflicts. For example, if there were two different pieces of e-mail related software, having both installed might, if not properly configured, end up with each program having some but not all of the e-mails, and possibly without a way to merge the two sets of e-mails together.
Just my two cents.
Posted 8 months ago #
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