LinkLib: Utilities - Text Editors

jEdit

Description: A great editor, written entirely in Java. Full featured with a plugin architecture that has inspired a lot of people to write useful plugins. The only real problem I've had is with printing (which is a Java problem).
Comment: My favorite. I'm always eager to support open source Java software. This doesn't require any sacrifices to do so.
License: Free, open source.
URL: jedit.sourceforge.net or www.jedit.org (faster)

J

A simpler Java editor. No compilation or execution.
URL: armedbear-j.sourceforge.net

Crimson Editor

Another free simple editor for programs. Has list pointing to other free editors.
URL: www.crimsoneditor.com/

Texturizer

It started as a NotePad replacement. Popular.
URL: texturizer.net

Programmer's File Editor 1.001

Comment: This is the text editor I used for years, but I've switching to jEdit.
License: Free. No longer supported.
URL: www.lancs.ac.uk/people/cpaap/pfe/

ASpell

Description: Spelling Checker library - interface also available
License: Open source
URL: aspell.sourceforge.net

Spelling Checker

Description: Runs MS Word's spelling checker (without Word) and allows you to check other documents.
License: free
URL: www.dynawares.com/spell.htm

Jext

Description: Another Java editor. 5 Cows, JARS top 25%.
Comment: Another nice 100% Java editor.
License: Free, open source.
URL: jext.sourceforge.net

TextPad

Description: A popular shareware editor. Interfaces to Java.
URL: www.textpad.com

UltraEdit

Description: Another popular shareware editor.
License: 45 day free trial. $35
URL: www.ultraedit.com

EditPlus

Description: Does Java, Perl, C++, spell check, ...
License: shareware, $10, trial version
URL: www.editplus.com