Apps available for
Mac OS X
Windows
Linux
BSD
OpenSolaris
Atom VS gedit
Atom is a highly customizable text editor with a modern interface, ideal for developers needing advanced features, while gedit is a lightweight and simple text editor suitable for basic editing tasks, primarily favored by Linux users.
Atom
Pros:
Highly customizable with numerous packages
Built-in Git control
Supports multiple panes for side-by-side editing
Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
User-friendly interface with a modern look
Cons:
Can be resource-intensive and slow with many plugins
Not as stable as some alternatives
Occasional performance issues with large files
gedit
Pros:
Lightweight and fast especially on older hardware
Simple and straightforward interface
Good for basic text editing and programming
Comes pre-installed on many Linux distributions
Supports plugins for extended functionality
Cons:
Limited features compared to full IDEs
Basic functionality may not meet advanced users' needs