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Although '''programming students''' can use graphical IDE's to code and compile programs, they can create source code using a text editor in the Linux system, and compile that source code to generate executable programs (without having to transfer them for compilation or execution).
'''Networking and Tech Support students''' would find a text editor useful to edit configuration files. These students in upper grades will become familiar with the process of installing, configuring, and running network services and text editors are an important tools <br>to help setup but also "tweak" or make periodic changes to those networking services.
A general rule of thumb is for a student to expose themselves to a number of different text editors and then use one that they feel most comfortable working with. The two most readily-available command line text editors in Linux are '''Nano''' and '''Vi'''. The Nano text editor would seem like an easier-to-use text editor, but Vi (although taking longer to learn) has outstanding features and allow the user to be more productive.