Textpad replacement in Linux

[Deepak Shrestha]

> As always, there is lots of choice in linux, though usually you have to make
> choices about features, too.  The really good thing about Textpad is that it
> had so many useful features, yet it was simple to learn.  I guess the UI was
> just very well designed.
>
> I suspect Uno will have to look again at his list of requirements and put them
> in order of importance.  If he does that it may be possible to debate the
> pros and cons of each editor against the list.
>

have you tried bluefish???
http://bluefish.openoffice.nl/index.html

Hope its good enough for you.