ed (text editor)
| ed | |
|---|---|
The ed text editor | |
| Original author | Ken Thompson |
| Developer | AT&T Bell Laboratories |
| Release | 1973, 52–53 years ago |
| Written in | C |
| Operating system | Unix, Unix-like, Plan 9 |
| Platform | Cross-platform |
| Type | Text editor |
| License | Plan 9: MIT License |
ed (pronounced as distinct letters, /ˌiːˈdiː/) is a line editor. It was one of the first features of the Unix operating system. Although not commonly used today, it remains part of the POSIX and Open Group standards, alongside the full-screen editor vi.