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		zestyping on April 15, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Emacs: The most successful malleable system Wouldn't there be a stronger argument for Excel? Excel has probably put more programming power in the hands of more people than any piece of software in history.

TeMPOraL on April 16, 2020 [–]

Malleability refers to the ability to make your tool fit your needs. Excel is not as malleable a system as Emacs, but it's indeed one of the most powerful tools out there.

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