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Why form equals function in open-source software, and how better UI, UX, defaults, documentation, and reduced friction help users get things done.

Open-source is raising its standards through better UX, governance, platform libraries, packaging, and app distribution, turning scattered tools into a serious ecosystem.

AI-assisted Linux vulnerability research has sparked panic, but local privilege escalation bugs, open-source transparency, and better patching show why Linux isn’t falling apart.

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A grounded look at the current open-source office suite conflicts, why they are not a reason to panic, and how this disruption could lead to stronger projects.

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