I use VI or VIM on all platforms. I like to use it as a developer because, well I generate errors when I code.(I know hard to belive.) When an error is given in perl try to find the line number quickly in Notepad, pico etc. Second REGEXP ROCK. Go and try to edit you webserver log with notpad or Pico or even emacs. I even went so far as to find an VI like editor to do my work on all platforms. Also it is what I know. I find my self trying to use VI commands in notepad. So if I have a vote go with a VI derivite. Brett