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Plain text still among our best technologies
Original: Plain text is still one of the best technologies we have
A new essay argues that plain text remains one of the best technologies ever created, praising its durability, simplicity, and independence from specific software or formats. The piece has drawn attention on Hacker News, where readers are debating the merits of plain text compared with richer, more complex file formats and modern tools.
Why now: The essay has reached the front page of Hacker News, prompting renewed discussion about simplicity and longevity in technology.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 28 snapshots from 1 d ago to 48 min ago.
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- Plain text is still one of the best technologies we have · speckx · 207
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