cat
: this command ``types'' the content of a file to the
console (screen), by default.
less
: this command displays the content of a file using
a scroller (so you can use up, down, and other cursor control
keys to navigate).
pico
or nano
: these two are basic text editors that
are fine for simple text editing.
vi
or vim
: these two are advanced text editors that
support many cool features. Be warned, however, that it takes
quite a bit of time to master vi
.