What text editor to use for coding?

[Zdravko]

I need a simple yet fully functional text editor to code applications in C++.
gedit is nice, but I need a color scheme with more contrast. Oblivion theme is ok, but still not enough. Maybe slightly more contrast would be perfect.

[insineratehymn]

I like eMacs.

Quick download and it gives you the colour scheme for just about any language you want to code in.

Lots of shortcut keys as well.

[zero-9376]

maybe geany, i think you can customise the colours although i have never done it myself. its also available for windows if that is a concern

[SOULRiDER]

I like vim.

[mivo]

Geany's mostly for Python, I feel. Gedit is pretty good, actually, and yes, Emacs or XEmacs are good choices, though a little heavy. If you can get used to Vim, that's of course the perfect choice .

[insineratehymn]

Yeah, Vim is great, but I could never get used to it.

[machoo02]

What about SciTE? It's available in the repo's

[Zdravko]

I'd rather use something easy to use but with better themes support.

[bwtranch]

Vim would be the best for long term, heavy duty stuff. The learning curve is steep.

[hsweet]

Sciete or Bluefish