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5 premium desktop apps that the open-source community cloned for free

Great software doesn't have to cost hundreds anymore.

7 open-source apps worth paying for in 2026

Can you imagine if open-source apps had an associated price? I wouldn't blame my favorites if they did. There are plenty of ...

I tried the free Microsoft Word clone on Linux – and it’s my new default (on Mac too)

Right out of the gate, WordCraft is available for Linux, MacOS, and Windows. That alone makes me smile because Linux has been ...
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Someone Rebuilt Free, Open-Source Versions of Photoshop, Premiere, and Lightroom Using AI

Software engineer Brandon Thomas has built and released an open-source, free alternative to Adobe’s Creative Cloud suite, ...

I found 6 open source apps that are so good that I gladly pay for them

'Open Sesame' goes my wallet ...
TMCnet

AWS Becomes a Platinum Member of the Linux Foundation, Deepening Commitment to Open Source

The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced that Amazon Web Services (AWS) has become a Platinum Member of the foundation, its ...
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These 5 Linux apps are built for people who are tired of working too hard

These Linux apps can help you focus, take breaks, track your time, and build healthier work habits without chasing ...
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ELISA Expands Open Source Ecosystem for Safety-Critical Software

The ELISA community will be at Open Source Summit Europe in Prague on October 7-9, where attendees can learn more about the ...
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Linux Foundation launches OpenGrid to build open, shared, infrastructure for the world’s electricity grid

The nonprofit Linux Foundation, promoting mass innovation through open source, has announced the launch of OpenGrid, a new ...
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I tested the 9 most popular Linux desktop environments, here’s how I’d rank them

I tested nine Linux desktop environments to find out which ones offer the best balance of features, customization, ...

Linux Foundation Launches BUILD Foundation to Sustain Large-Scale, Multi-Language Build and Test Systems

The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced the operational launch of the BUILD Foundation with initial members ASML, Canva, Datadog, ...

Open Secure AI Alliance Joins the Linux Foundation to Build a Shared, Open Defense Stack for the AI Era

The Linux Foundation, the world's leading home for collaboration on open source software, hardware, standards and data today announced that the Open Secure AI Alliance has joined the Linux Foundation, ...