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Emacs Turns 50

The Emacs text editor, created by Richard Stallman and Guy Steele in the mid-1970s at MIT, is marking its 50th anniversary. MIT Technology Review marked the milestone, and the story gained wide attention among developers. Long-time programmers are reflecting on the editor's lasting influence on software development, its extensible design, and its role in the free software movement, while younger users debate whether it remains relevant today.

Why now: A beloved, decades-old developer tool reaching the half-century mark prompted reflection and debate in the programming community.

EmacsRichard StallmanMITMIT Technology Review

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