VSCodium – Libre Open Source Software Binaries of VS Code

Re:VSCodium – Libre Open Source Software Binaries of VS Code by paulryanrogers on Monday September 04, 2023 @04:12PM (#37384494)

I don't see this as asshole behavior. They're giving away an overwhelming amount for free, which the community or a competitor can build upon at any time. This project being an example.

For those who find the closed capabilities and extensions distasteful there is opportunity to make their own.

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Re:VSCodium – Libre Open Source Software Binaries of VS Code by stonogo on Monday September 04, 2023 @04:50PM (#37384930)

I've got several decades of experience with the things Microsoft has given away for free. I consider this to be an (entirely on-brand and consistent) asshole move, part of the same EEE cycle we've been through a dozen times with a dozen product lines. It's enough to keep me off even the open-source rebuild of the product.

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