Ars TechnicaJun 23, 2025
Microsoft surprises MS-DOS fans with remake of ancient text editor that works on Linux
It's funny how useful a 34-year-old software design can still be.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/06/microsoft-surprises-ms-dos-fans-with-remake-of-ancient-text-editor-that-works-on-linux/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Microsoft surprises MS-DOS fans with remake of ancient text editor that works on Linux

It’s funny how useful a 34-year-old software design can still be.

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Show threadrivetsJun 24, 2025
@arstechnica I use ed often and it is 55+ years old. Still the easiest way to do certain things.
Show thread-rbJun 24, 2025
@rivets @arstechnica “GET OFF MY LAWN!!”, we all chanted, fists raised to the sky. Then we limped back inside to use vi, sed, and awk, dimly displayed on our green screen VT100’s. 🤣
Show threadrivets
@dashrb @arstechnica green screen? Luxury!
Jun 25, 2025 at 8:28amWeb