repairing broken steps to software license Nirvana
Remade Directory
Discover independently developed software reimplementations. Everything can be remade.
Software Bonkers
I’m software bonkers: I can’t stop thinking about software. And I can’t stop building software.
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Discover independently developed software reimplementations. Everything can be remade.
Cakewalk
Fueled by over 30 years in the relentless pursuit of innovation, we build the most intuitive, next-generation music production tools that empower all creators to push creative boundaries.
A pocket full of personal software - Bailey's Retrospective
A year-ish spent building software I want, the way I want with *in a low voice* llms
Open Sources: Voices from the Open Source Revolution
The typical computer user owns lots of software that he bought years ago and no longer uses today. He may have upgraded his computer or changed brands, and then the program wouldn't work any longer. The software might have become obsolete. The program may simply not do what he needs. He may have bought two or more computers, and doesn't want to pay for a second copy of the software. Whatever the reason, the software that he paid for years ago isn't up to the task today. Does that really need to happen?
Where Did Software Go Wrong? | Jesse Li
Software is broken, but it's not because of NPM, startups, AI, or venture capitalists. A deep dive into how we think about and produce code, and how our software systems reflect the manic state of the modern world.
The Case for Software Craftsmanship in the Era of Vibes
From the Zed Blog: Working toward genuine, quality software in an era where code production is not the constraint anymore.
Spotify and Universal Music Group Announce Landmark Licensing Agreements for Fan-Made Covers and Remixes — Spotify
Groundbreaking responsible AI tool to launch as paid add-on for Spotify Premium users Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) today announced landmark recorded music and music publishing licensing agreements enabling Spotify to launch a new tool allowing fans to create covers and remixes of their favorite songs from participating artists and songwriters. This groundbreaking tool...
Stop Begging Billionaires To Fix Software — Build Your Own
This is part one of a two-part series on using AI tools as one piece to fight back against tech company control of our lives. Part two shares the details of how I built my own task management tool …
Pluralistic: The (other) problem with automatic conversion of free software to proprietary software (23 Apr 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
Here's an interesting stunt: a project called Malus.sh will take your money, and in exchange, it will ingest any free/open source code you want, refactor that code using an LLM, and spit out a "clean room" version that is freed from all the obligations imposed by the original project's software license:
The Anti-Capitalist Software License
A software license towards a world beyond capitalism.
