# Emacs Turns 50

https://irreal.org/blog/?p=14184

Emacs reaches 50 years. Its origins trace to MIT TECO macros. Exact birthday remains undefined due to ongoing development.

#emacs #history #mit

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Created: 2026-10-29T15:34:32.520993+00:00

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