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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 ...
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MoonRay, DreamWorks Animation's Open Source Production Renderer, Joins the Academy Software Foundation

LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Academy Software Foundation, the leading open source foundation for advancing open source software in motion pictures, visual effects, and animation, ...
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For open source programs, AI coding tools are a mixed blessing

A world that runs on increasingly powerful AI coding tools is one where software creation is cheap — or so the thinking goes — leaving little room for traditional software companies. As one analyst ...
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Did maintainers abandon your critical open-source tool? This rescue plan offers a lifeline

EmeritOSS provides a new lease of life for three open-source projects. The tool adds a way to patch otherwise abandoned programs. More open-source projects will be added if there's demand. Chainguard ...