Why Plain Text Is Still One of the Best Technologies We Have
Summary
The article argues that plain text remains one of the most durable, interoperable data formats due to its simplicity and wide tool support. It highlights how plain text (and Markdown as a middle ground) enables long-term readability across Unix/Linux environments and a broad ecosystem of utilities, while acknowledging remaining limitations and the value of open standards. It leans toward advocating plain text for durable storage and easy troubleshooting.