GNU Nano 8.x for Kindle (HF)

Nano 8.x is a terminal-first text editor packaged for Hardfloat (HF) Kindle builds. The package is available as nano.zip. Run the provided binary from the extracted folder with ./nano. When connecting over SSH, set the terminal type first (for example export TERM=linux). Syntax highlighting can be enabled by passing a nanorc rules file using -f nanorc.

Features

Familiar terminal editing with standard Nano shortcuts (save, exit, search, cut/paste)
Small, fast binary suitable for quick on-device edits
Optional syntax highlighting via a nanorc rules file (use -f nanorc)
Runs in KTerm or over SSH

Requirements

Hardfloat (HF) Kindle build only. The provided binary targets armhf/HF runtime.
KTerm (on-device terminal) or SSH shell access.
External keyboard (Bluetooth or USB) recommended for comfortable editing.

How to Install

Download: nano.zip.
Extract the archive on your computer or copy the ZIP to the Kindle and extract it there.
Place the extracted folder on the Kindle (for example under /mnt/us or /mnt/us/documents/nano).
Make the binary executable if needed:
```
chmod +x /path/to/nano
```
If shared libraries are included, keep them next to the binary or ensure they are discoverable at runtime (rpath or LD_LIBRARY_PATH).

How to Run

Run locally on the Kindle:

cd /path/to/extracted/folder
./nano filename.txt

Run over SSH:
When launching from a desktop terminal via SSH, set the terminal type first:
```
export TERM=linux
./nano filename.txt
```
Setting TERM can help Nano handle control keys correctly in SSH sessions.
Enable syntax highlighting: Provide a nanorc rules file and pass it with -f:
```
./nano -f nanorc filename.txt
# or
./nano -f ./nanorc myfile.c
```

Troubleshooting

Permission denied — possible causes:
- File not executable (chmod +x ./nano).
- Execution disabled on the mount being used; move the binary to a writable mount that permits exec (e.g., /mnt/us).
- Executable ABI incompatible with the device (verify armhf/HF).
Segfaults or immediate exits — possible causes and checks:
- ABI or shared library mismatches (ncurses or other libs).
- Try running with bundled libraries using LD_LIBRARY_PATH=./ so the binary finds local libraries.
- Confirm the binary's architecture where possible.
Key/terminal behavior over SSH — set TERM=linux before launching Nano to normalize control-key handling.
Library search path — ensure libraries are found via rpath or LD_LIBRARY_PATH; host-side tools can adjust rpath before transfer if needed.

Notes

The distributed package targets HF (armhf) devices only; it will not work on non-HF/armel builds.
Results may vary across firmware versions; verify compatibility with your device and firmware before use.
An external keyboard greatly improves the editing experience.