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curl vs Transmit
curl started first, in 1997, the same year as Transmit.
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 Transmit lasted
- Panic makes Mac software like objects. Transmit is the FTP client as a piece of furniture.
- Designers and shops still have it because it is the nice way to talk to a bucket.
Questions
Which is older, curl or Transmit?
curl started first, in 1997, the same year as Transmit.
How long has curl been running?
curl has been up 28 years 310 days, since 1997-11-11.
How long has Transmit been running?
Transmit has been up 28 years 259 days, since 1998-01-01.
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