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curl vs Homebrew
curl started first, in 1997, 12 years before Homebrew.
Why curl lasted
- It is in everything. Cars, printers, phones, install scripts, the kitchen sink.
- Daniel Stenberg has been the steward for decades. That kind of boredom is a superpower.
Why Homebrew lasted
- It is how a Mac gets Unix software. That sentence has been true for a long time.
- A volunteer formula tree is a public good with a donation jar.
Questions
Which is older, curl or Homebrew?
curl started first, in 1997, 12 years before Homebrew.
How long has curl been running?
curl has been up 28 years 310 days, since 1997-11-11.
How long has Homebrew been running?
Homebrew has been up 17 years 120 days, since 2009-05-20.
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