FILE OVER APP: A PHILOSOPHY FOR DIGITAL LONGEVITY

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Creating digital artifacts that last requires using open file formats that are easy to retrieve and read. This means using tools that give people this freedom. While it isn't always possible to choose 'file over app', there are almost always options that allow users to export their data, which can later be scraped into usable formats. This post provides links to tools and projects that align with the 'file over app' philosophy.