Free/libre/open source software (FLOSS) and Software for GNU/Linux
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Mini Text is a Floating Scratch Pad for Linux
Ever find yourself needing a “scratch pad” to store some transient text snippets while using your Linux desktop? If so, Mini Text should appeal.
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Free and open source software projects are in transition (and some links)
I was trying to figure out ways of articulating the tension the relationship between free/libre/open source software (FLOSS) and the economic environment it exists in when I realised that FLOSS created the environment. Modern tech only exists because of free and open source software.
[...] Even in the native app domain, most of the frameworks people use to create cross-platform apps are open source.
A majority of the value created by modern software ultimately comes from free and open source software.
From this perspective most VC investments aren’t about creating value but about strip-mining FLOSS projects and communities. The scale is for extraction.
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Warp: An Open-Source Secure File Sharing App That Works Cross-Platform
A tool called 'Warp', a part of GNOME Circle featuring apps that extend the GNOME ecosystem. Warp facilitates the seamless transfer of files via the Internet or across a local network.
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Zeus: Libre Internet Communication Engine
Zeus is a robust, powerful, and highly efficient Internet Communication Engine that can handle millions of concurrent connections across multiple platforms. Developed using native socket API, Zeus is designed to provide a seamless and uninterrupted communication experience to its users, ensuring high performance and reliability across all devices.