I used jedit today, and actually I use it most days. It's a great piece of software and these days, the only reason I have to install a java runtime on my Linux boxes. Hypersearch is outstanding, I love the approach to macros (and I've written dozens for myself), and its approach to syntax highlighting is great.
I wrote five book manuscripts for a book publisher that used a custom typesetting syntax - not exactly XML but codes to turn on bold and highlighting, designate section headings, identify keywords, and place specific icons in the book. I wasn't smart enough to figure out how to hack an emacs syntax highlighting format, but with Jedit it only took an hour. I was then able to install Jedit on my co-author's Mac, where the software interface was easy enough for him to use without finding it too techie. Huge success. (Later I figured out how to create a vim syntax, but to this day I my custom emacs config goes uncreated).
I use different editors for different purposes, but Jedit is on every Linux box I build, and I use it regularly. VERY grateful for this software!
I wrote five book manuscripts for a book publisher that used a custom typesetting syntax - not exactly XML but codes to turn on bold and highlighting, designate section headings, identify keywords, and place specific icons in the book. I wasn't smart enough to figure out how to hack an emacs syntax highlighting format, but with Jedit it only took an hour. I was then able to install Jedit on my co-author's Mac, where the software interface was easy enough for him to use without finding it too techie. Huge success. (Later I figured out how to create a vim syntax, but to this day I my custom emacs config goes uncreated).
I use different editors for different purposes, but Jedit is on every Linux box I build, and I use it regularly. VERY grateful for this software!