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Emacs 31.1 Scheduled for Release on August 24

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Key points

  • Emacs 31.1 will be released on August 24.
  • GNU Emacs development began in 1984.
  • The editor originated from macros for the TECO text editor in 1976.

Upcoming Release

The next stable version of GNU Emacs, 31.1, is set to be released on August 24. This release follows the ongoing development cycle of the text editor.

Historical Context of Emacs

EMACS began as a set of macros for the TECO text editor, becoming operational in late 1976. It was influenced by earlier editors like Stanford's E editor and built upon existing TECO macro sets. Richard M. Stallman documented EMACS in a 1981 MIT AI Memo.

Work on GNU Emacs, a new implementation with a Lisp core designed for GNU and similar systems, started in 1984. Early versions, 1.0 through 1.12, were released in early 1985, with version 13 marking the initial public release.

Development and Resources

The development history of GNU Emacs is primarily available in its source code repository on Savannah. Information regarding early development, prior to the use of version control systems, is limited, as releases were distributed via magnetic tape reels.

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Hacker News Front Page — Emacs 31.1 will release on 8/24 💬 Discuss on HN 2h ago →

Emacs 31.1 is scheduled for release on August 24. This update continues the development of the GNU Emacs text editor, which has a long history dating back to 1984.