49 points | by Klaster_1 3 hours ago ago
4 comments
A classic. This keeps getting more credible as it ages. Now it's been at the same URI for 28 years.
It is not only about "coolness" but long-term preservation too; that was one of the main motives behind DOIs.
Great article, lots and lots of past discussion: https://hn.algolia.com/?q=cool+uris
This post is related to (inspired by?):
"The original URL for this prediction will no longer be available in 11 years (2011)" (longbets.org)
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49228458
186 points | 12 hours ago | 91 comments
A classic. This keeps getting more credible as it ages. Now it's been at the same URI for 28 years.
It is not only about "coolness" but long-term preservation too; that was one of the main motives behind DOIs.
Great article, lots and lots of past discussion: https://hn.algolia.com/?q=cool+uris
This post is related to (inspired by?):
"The original URL for this prediction will no longer be available in 11 years (2011)" (longbets.org)
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49228458
186 points | 12 hours ago | 91 comments