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Why GNU Emacs still matters as a plain text computing environment

Original: Use GNU Emacs the Plain Text Computing Environment

GNU Emacs, the long-running free text editor first released in the 1980s, is being promoted again as a full plain text computing environment rather than just an editor. Its supporters argue it can handle email, file management, programming and writing entirely in text, keeping workflows simple and future-proof. Fans are discussing how its extensibility in Emacs Lisp makes it a lasting tool for people who prefer text-based computing.

Why now: A guide to using Emacs as a plain text environment is drawing fresh attention and discussion among developers and text-editing enthusiasts.

GNU EmacsRichard StallmanFree Software Foundation

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