I prefer Metapad LE. Just as fast, and with more functionality. It even has optional transparency for those of you that like that (not reliant on the DWM). I also dove into my system, reassigning .inf and .txt to run with Metapad and making a * file context menu entry for "Open with Metapad."The top of my "most used" list is Notepad. Wow. I guess it does kick ass though. Such a simple program, with such ultimate potential.
In all seriousness my favorite programs are probably my emulators. I have a hell of a lot of games on them. Other stuff I like is FamiTracker (A tracker for making NES music), Firefox and Urban Terror (funfun)
Try it before judging it. I wouldn't use it if it were bloated; there's nothing I hate more. It's a very small download, so there's nothing to lose.I am well aware of the fact that there are far more featured text editors out there. ;) Hell, all the ones that come with most Linux distros, even VI, beat the hell out of notepad on that front. What makes notepad special is it's sheer lack of features. It's just you, the keyboard, and the words appearing on screen. That's what makes it epic.
Try it before judging it. I wouldn't use it if it were bloated; there's nothing I hate more. It's a very small download, so there's nothing to lose.