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On Unix I'd just use vi, but I don't know what the command is on Windows. I am actually trying to edit files over ssh with Windows Server 2008.

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For which version of Windows? – Snark Sep 10 '10 at 3:55
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edit filename

I won't vouch for its functionality and outdated GUI but it is installed by default, even on Windows 7.

Edit: Except 64 bit versions of Windows.

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On all versions of Windows? There is no "edit" on Windows 7 apparently. – Snark Sep 10 '10 at 3:53
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Holy crap! I never knew that was there! – yhw42 Sep 10 '10 at 3:54
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Odd... evidently it's installed by default on Windows 7 32-bit, but not on Windows 7 64-bit. That's sad. – nhinkle♦ Sep 10 '10 at 4:12
This command only freezes when I try to call it! – Casebash Sep 10 '10 at 4:18
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@nhinkle: I seem to recall reading something about 16-bit apps being unavailable under 64-bit windows installs. – intuited Sep 10 '10 at 4:34
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If you're used to vi and don't want to settle for the built in editor you can get vim for Windows. It'll run from a command shell.

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Believe it or not, EDLIN.EXE is still around <shudder> at least on this Vista system.

Excuse me while I sob softly to myself...

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It was finally deleted in Windows 7 (at least the 64-bit versions). – paradroid Sep 10 '10 at 7:11
@jason404: It's still included in 32-bit Windows 7. – Dennis Williamson Sep 10 '10 at 15:08
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The simplest solution on all versions of windows is:

C:\>notepad somefile.txt

And, no extra software required.

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Nice, but not over SSH – Casebash Sep 10 '10 at 4:10
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Ah. Right. Windows doesn't have a command-line editor built in. You'll probably need to install the Gnu version of the editor you want to use. Since you've already installed the ssh server, that should be no problem for you. – BillP3rd Sep 10 '10 at 4:27
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edlin in dos should still work. Basic functionality though.

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