A history of text games and interactive fiction, from Infocom to 80 Days, and the roles of MUDs, Usenet, and open source in the 50 years of interactive fiction (Anna Washenko/Ars Technica)
Anna Washenko / Ars Technica: A history of text games and interactive fiction, from Infocom to 80 Days, and the roles of MUDs, Usenet, and open source in the 50 years of interactive fiction — MUDs, Usenet, and open source all play a part in 50 years of IF history. — You are standing at the end of a road before a small brick building.
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Anna Washenko / Ars Technica:
A history of text games and interactive fiction, from Infocom to 80 Days, and the roles of MUDs, Usenet, and open source in the 50 years of interactive fiction — MUDs, Usenet, and open source all play a part in 50 years of IF history. — You are standing at the end of a road before a small brick building.