Too many issues for normal people. I like Markdown, but same thing happens. When you make a product used by millions, you quickly see how confusing anything is that revolves around text editing, expectations around what characters do, etc.
That's why we built Trix, or own WYSIWYG text editor. Visual formatting is the only way forward for the masses.
This question is part of an AMA with Jason Fried.
View entire AMA with Jason Fried.Markdown is the most popular way to format plain text. Add common characters like asterisks and dashes to text, much like how you might format a quick store list in your notes app or add emphasis ...
Or do you use the Linux subsytem in Windows, emulation tools like DosBOX and WINE, or mobile device emulator/simulators? What's your favorite ways you've used virtual machines and emulation?
FORMAT WITH MARKDOWN; DRAG AND DROP IMAGES