Project Xanadu
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Project Xanadu is a hypertext system that has been around for a long time, with a recent resurgence in discussion. The project's website provides a demo, but users are criticizing its lack of progress and functionality. The comments reflect a mix of nostalgia and disappointment. The project is still not meeting modern expectations.
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Nov 28, 2025 at 5:59 AM EST
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After all this time, still no convenient, stable and performant cross platform installer?
Thanks for giving nothing, but an idea?
Which wont fit into the current circumstances, lacking universal real-time micropayments globally?