HASTE

HASTE is a Java-based text editing tool that serves as an alternative to complex text editors. It is equipped with a range of features and functionalities that make it quite easy to use. Here are some notable features of this software:

- System clipboard interaction
- Basic file operations (e.g., new file, open, save, save as)
- Semi-intelligent unsaved file warnings
- Word wrap
- Print support (which is not too easy to implement with Java)
- Right-click context menus

To get started, you need to unpack the tarball to a suitable location, and then compile the three Java source files. You can do this by running the "compile" script that comes with the tarball. If the script complains that "javac: command not found," you may need to modify the "compile" script to suit your needs or add the location of your Java compiler to your PATH. Once you have compiled the program successfully, you can run the "haste" script to launch the editor.

It is worth noting that HASTE requires JDK 1.4 or above to function correctly. If you're using an older version of JDK, the Print module may fail to compile.

Regarding usage, the software is quite straightforward. However, it may be helpful to keep the following points in mind:

- Printing: HASTE's print support is still in the experimental stage. You can get a printed page (or pages) containing your text file, with tabs expanded and words wrapped, but it may not be the prettiest output.
- Invocation: if you're using HASTE at the command line, you need to cd into the directory holding the program files and then execute the script "haste" or type "/path/to/java Haste."
- Testing: the software has been tested quite thoroughly, but only on Linux. Therefore, the program may or may not work on Windows. However, the developer may eventually test it on the "Redmond bloatware."

Overall, HASTE is a simple, easy-to-use text editor that comes with some handy features. If you're looking for a lightweight text editor that can get the job done, HASTE may be worth checking out.