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Wow, a ~38k words essay about the command line.

• dgritsko 6y ago
  I take it you've not read Neal Stephenson before. I often describe him as someone who uses 1000 words where others would use 500 - but I love him for it; he's probably my favorite author.
  • the__alchemist 6y ago
    Same! I love the degree of plausibility in his novels. Even the most outlandish elements have been well-researched, and thought out.
• thewakalix 6y ago
  It's about more than just the command line.
• NateEag 6y ago
  I'd describe it as an essay about complexity, computing history, open vs. closed systems, and personal responsibility.