PSPad is a powerful text editor with a rich feature set and GUI, making it suitable for complex coding tasks, while GNU nano is a lightweight command-line editor ideal for quick edits and simple text manipulation.
PSPad
Pros:
Multi-language support
Syntax highlighting
Integrated FTP client
Customizable interface
Macro recording
Cons:
Windows only
Can be overwhelming for beginners
Resource-heavy for low-end systems
GNU nano
Pros:
Lightweight and fast
Simple command-line interface
Powerful text manipulation
Widely available on Unix/Linux systems
Easy to learn for beginners
Cons:
Limited features compared to GUI editors
No built-in support for plugins
Less user-friendly for those unfamiliar with command-line