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6 open-source programs I use instead of the paid alternatives

It's not uncommon nowadays for useful apps and services to require a subscription or a one-time purchase. But there are plenty of free open-source programs. This free availability is one of the ...

5 Essential Open-Source Apps Every Android User Should Try

Apps like Canta, PixelPlayer, and Audire are some of the essential open‑source Android apps you should install if you want ...
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Open Source Programs Office receives grant to establish Research Software Support Network

With funding from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Sheridan Libraries' OSPO launches an initiative to coordinate and support ...

Looks like the EU is getting serious about open source, which could eventually spell good news for Linux and hopefully gaming distros

The European Commission (EC) has opened a ' call for evidence ' (via LWN.net) to inform the "European Open Digital Ecosystem ...
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This open-source Photoshop rival is better than it has any right to be

As great as Photoshop is, its subscription cost is still a rather high barrier to entry. Alternatives are a dime a dozen, and editing images with Gemini is actually better than Photoshop. However, AI ...

Linux will be unstoppable in 2026 - but one open-source legend may not survive

Linux and open source are also on track to become more secure in 2026, as the ecosystem simultaneously hardens the kernel, professionalizes supply-chain defenses, and scales coordinated security ...