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Yes, now. I also remember when they were not free.
> When your compiler/editor didn't call back to some corporation every time you compiled code?
Yes, now. Just do not use Visual Code.
> When our package managers weren't linked to data aggregators watching our every move?
Yes, now.
> When we used free tools to build free software.
Yes, now. Just do not use Visual Code or Github.
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Yes, now. I also remember when they were not free.
> When your compiler/editor didn't call back to some corporation every time you compiled code?
Yes, now. Just do not use Visual Code.
> When our package managers weren't linked to data aggregators watching our every move?
Yes, now.
> When we used free tools to build free software.
Yes, now. Just do not use Visual Code or Github.