I mention software freedom whenever I can.

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  • I think I tried Winamp back in the day but never really understood it.

    One has to admit it’s good that they released the source code (while it was available) so users can learn what their software is actually doing on their computer. Better for yourself as a dev too: you will probably avoid including other people’s work in yours. However, wanting contributions while retaining the exclusive right to distribute the software is anti-collaborative. I’m reluctant to say it might as well be proprietary again but since it doesn’t meet the standard of software freedom then it’s equally not worth trying on my computer.






  • Thrive: the cell-stage in Spore but more in-depth.

    You float around looking for various compounds for energy and to grow. After growing you can add parts to the cell or modify it’s membrane type or the behavior of AI-controlled copies (you lose if there are no others of your species when you die). You can also migrate to a new environment with different resources (including sunlight). The game ends when you live long enough or complete evolutionary objectives for which the next stage is a work in progress. It can often be easy or difficult to survive, depending on your choices.

    Protip: you can modify the cell to be faster at the expense of less HP - would recommend.

    Thrive screenshot of gameplay. There are small cells and different colored gas compounds.