A retro terminal text editor for GNU/Linux coded in C (C-edit)

In plain words

C-edit is a text editor for GNU/Linux systems written in C that recreates the classic MS-DOS EDIT.COM interface. Designed for developers and retro computing enthusiasts, it provides a nostalgic terminal-based editing experience. The project works particularly well with Termux, making it suitable for mobile development environments. While still in development, it offers functional editing capabilities with a vintage aesthetic.

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A text editor in C with drop down menus from scratch. No ncurses. - velorek1/c-edit

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