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Plain text remains 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 is still one of the best technologies we have, pointing to its durability, simplicity and independence from any single platform or format. It has drawn attention among technology enthusiasts, with readers debating how plain text files outlast proprietary formats and remain central to writing, programming and note-taking decades after their invention.
Why now: The essay has sparked renewed discussion about simple, durable formats amid growing complexity in modern software.
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- Plain text is still one of the best technologies we have · speckx · 209
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