If you think of UNIX tools the way a chef thinks about kitchen tools (like chefs’ knives and cutting boards, or mixing bowls and frying pans), you won’t be as s

If you think of UNIX tools the way a chef thinks about kitchen tools (like chefs’ knives and cutting boards, or mixing bowls and frying pans), you won’t be as surprised to be using stuff that dates back decades. Good design is built to last and to enhance the skills of an experienced craftsperson. I wrote a little on this here: https://amontalenti.com/2012/06/22/unix-kitchen https://amontalenti.com/2012/06/22/unix-kitchen