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The ed command in Linux is a line-based text editor that is simple and easy to use. It is a popular choice for beginners because it is easy to learn and use.

The ed command is used in the following syntax:

ed [options] file_name

The file_name is the name of the file that you want to edit.

The options can be used to specify the following:

  • -s : Start editing at the end of the file.

  • -w : Write the file to disk after each change.

  • -r : Read the file from disk before editing.

For example, the following code will edit the file file.txt starting at the end of the file:

ed -s file.txt

This code will open the file file.txt in edit mode, and start editing at the end of the file.

The ed command is a simple and easy-to-use text editor that is perfect for beginners. It is a powerful tool that can be used to edit files, but it is not as feature-rich as some other text editors, such as vi or vim.

Here are some additional things to note about the ed command:

  • The ed command is a line-based text editor.

  • The ed command is simple and easy to use.

  • The ed command is perfect for beginners.

  • The ed command is not as feature-rich as some other text editors.

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