Mastodawn

Seriously, just stop (or use Linux)

I understand Notepad++ is pretty cool?

Yes, it’s not made by Microsoft.

I wish they’d release a version for Linux so I could experience the "pretty cool"ness for myself :)

It probably runs on Wine/Proton.

Geany is pretty similar.

Neat recommendation, thanks!

There’s notepadqq which appears to be a clone of notepad++, but it’s not maintained anymore.

I’ve been enjoying Kate as my Linux alt