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I really can’t wait for the time when something replaces Unix, C, and Smalltalk culturally.

Ok, I'll bite. What is wrong culturally with our computing history/culture?

Not saying I align 100% with this, but certainly gives a perspective on Unix and C: https://www.jwz.org/doc/worse-is-better.html

Better link (from the actual author of the text, and without referrer tricks for links from HN): https://dreamsongs.com/RiseOfWorseIsBetter.html

nice link (if you are clicking it directly) :)

It’s just beating a dead horse. It’s been 50 years dudes. Maybe it’s time to come up with something better.

Rust (and Redox).