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Emacs Text Editor Turns 50 Years Old
Original: Emacs Turns 50
The Emacs text editor is marking its 50th anniversary, prompting reflection on its unusually long life in software. Developers are debating its enduring influence on programming culture, extensibility and editor design, and whether any modern tool matches its longevity. Many share memories of using it, while others argue its era has passed.
Why now: The anniversary of one of computing's oldest and most influential editors has prompted nostalgia and debate among developers.
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