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Why GNU grep is Fast

lists.freebsd.org · first seen 2010 · live

90.1durability100% evidence confidence

Why it endures

Independent rediscovery across 9 active years.

The score rewards recurring year-relative traction, distinct submitters, and strong appearances separated across HN generations. Link survival does not change cultural durability.

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Submissions
14
People
14
Peak
512
Status
live

Submission history

2010—2022

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Bars show the number of normalized submissions in each year. Annual traction inside the score is percentile-adjusted.

2010512 points · 115 comments2011329 points · 68 comments2013495 points · 129 comments2015151 points · 40 comments2016417 points · 145 comments20182 points · 0 comments2019511 points · 218 comments202078 points · 35 comments2022209 points · 62 comments

Explainable score

Every point has a reason.

Repeat traction23.0/30
Independent discovery19.9/20
Persistence18.6/20
Generational reach18.7/20
Sustained discussion10.0/10
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