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Plain text endures as one of technology's best tools
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, citing its durability, simplicity and independence from proprietary formats. The piece is drawing attention in technology circles, where readers are debating whether minimalist, future-proof formats still beat richer alternatives for writing, archiving and everyday computing.
Why now: Renewed debate about durable, simple formats resonates with concerns over software bloat and long-term data preservation.
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- Plain text is still one of the best technologies we have · speckx · 203
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