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Re: List of open source applications for macOS

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Post by CDSlice »

hardwaresofton wrote: post #7

Somewhat unrelated but does anyone know why there isn't a basic open source local-file MP3 player for iOS? I can't seem to find one (all of the ones on the app store are either scummy looking or "radio" players) -- does Apple block competitors to Apple Music? I've considered building a simple open source MP3 player for iOS (which has no baked in ties to any other radio services or online services), but surely the rea…

A bit off topic, but why can't you just use the Music app? It plays local MP3s just fine.

Re: List of open source applications for macOS

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Post by oarsinsync »

phillipamann wrote: post #35
nikivi wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You might find this app useful. I plan to use it as I move to a new mac soon. https://github.com/zenangst/Syncalicious

Yes! Thank you! I'll even see if I can help contribute. Does iCloud iOS backup accomplish an exact sync for iPhone and iOS? I've never used it so I am not sure. If I use iCloud backup and I lose my phone, will an iCloud backup restore bring my phone back to exactly what it was like before?

Almost.

Some things (e.g. Photo library tagging) doesn't get included in the backup, and all your photos need to be re-processed by the new device.

Re: List of open source applications for macOS

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Post by ronyeh »

nikivi wrote: post #2

I have a personal list of macOS apps I use that is similar & goes in detail in how I use the apps. https://github.com/nikitavoloboev/my-mac-os Karabiner specifically is life changing software. At this point ALL keys on my keyboard are custom modifier keys. It's wild. https://github.com/nikitavoloboev/dotfiles/blob/master/karab...

OMG, I skimmed over your mappings and macros.

The keyboard maestro and karabiner folks need to hire you to help them market their tools.

I thought I was pretty good with karabiner and KM. You... are a true power user!

Re: List of open source applications for macOS

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Post by choward »

gingerlime wrote: post #45
nikivi wrote: post #2

I have a personal list of macOS apps I use that is similar & goes in detail in how I use the apps. https://github.com/nikitavoloboev/my-mac-os Karabiner specifically is life changing software. At this point ALL keys on my keyboard are custom modifier keys. It's wild. https://github.com/nikitavoloboev/dotfiles/blob/master/karab...

Another shout-out for Karabiner. It's amazing. I was using Linux primarily, but recently switched fully to MacOS. With an IBM Model-M keyboard (old-school, missing the Apple/Window keys), I wouldn't be able to live without Karabiner.

> IBM Model-M keyboard

I hope you work in a sound proof room.

Re: List of open source applications for macOS

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Post by bananasquash »

mugsie wrote: post #33
bananasquash wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You wont find too many, as most are either contract workers or just volunteers, because “we want free software” doesn't really translate to pay for hard work and dedication.

> because “we want free software” doesn't really translate to pay for hard work and dedication. That is one hell of a hot take. RedHat, SUSE, Canonical, would all probably disagree. (also, fwiw, so would I - I have been working on Open Source software for 5+ years, and have been paid for it for the entire time) > as most are either contract workers or just volunteers The linux kernel called, said something about havi…

These are too few from the massive list of open source software out there. For almost any piece of technical software there is a free clone for it. I like free software, as in free to read the code, but not necessarily freeware.

Re: List of open source applications for macOS

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Post by utf985 »

bananasquash wrote: post #8
kache_ wrote: post #4

Every time I come across a paid 30 dollar version of software being sold for macos, I can find a free open source alternative that often works better pretty quickly.

freeware and people like you have killed indie development. Great software should be paid for. Unless or cures cancer or solves humanity’s issues, it should not he made available for free. Otherwise the author of a paid version is forced into office jobs because some idiot makes a free clone just to have something on their cv.

So you're saying people should stop making free software just so some guy can make a profit off of his overpriced basic utility app?

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for people making a profit from their dev work but when I see something as basic as a cpu temperature meter costing $30 on the Apple store, I'm going straight for the free version. What's even worse with apps like these on the Mac in particular is that the developers often bloat them with useless features in order to justify the price, so in my case I'd end up paying $30 for something I'm only going to use one small portion of.

Re: List of open source applications for macOS

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Post by NullPrefix »

tonyedgecombe wrote: post #5
kache_ wrote: post #4

Every time I come across a paid 30 dollar version of software being sold for macos, I can find a free open source alternative that often works better pretty quickly.

Yet when I look it's mostly buggy, poorly supported and half finished.

Cannot tell if you are referring to FOSS or $30 software.

Re: List of open source applications for macOS

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Post by greggman2 »

It doesn't seem like aesprite is open source

https://github.com/aseprite/aseprite

The source is available but the license seems to say you must pay for a copy and that while you can download the source and compile you can not distribute what you make, custom compiles for personal use only.

It does look like a great program though and I'd happily pay the $14.99 they are asking if I was in the market for a pixel editor

Re: List of open source applications for macOS

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Post by oefrha »

kache_ wrote: post #4

Every time I come across a paid 30 dollar version of software being sold for macos, I can find a free open source alternative that often works better pretty quickly.

I’ll pay you $30 if you point to me a free open source alternative to Sketch that works better. /s if that isn’t obvious.

P.S. As a non-designer who’d like to use Sketch maybe once every two to three months, the price is pretty steep.

Re: List of open source applications for macOS

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Post by NullPrefix »

kuzimoto wrote: post #29
bananasquash wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

freeware and people like you have killed indie development. Great software should be paid for. Unless or cures cancer or solves humanity’s issues, it should not he made available for free. Otherwise the author of a paid version is forced into office jobs because some idiot makes a free clone just to have something on their cv.

There are several perks to paid software that is typically missing from just free software: * Guaranteed updates/bug fixes * Better support * More polished product There are free alternatives to basically everything, but people still pay for stuff.

>Guaranteed updates/bug fixes

Such a bold statement. Numerous times paid software produced errors, which went unfixed until the product was discontinued and then you had to buy a new version.

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