The open source MySQL spin-off has steadily added features all its own. Here are five good reasons to switch to MariaDB.

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Oracle has promised a "decisive new approach" to MySQL, the popular open source database it owns, following growing criticism of its approach and the prospect of a significant fork in the code.… In a ...

Free AI tools Goose and Qwen3-coder may replace a pricey Claude Code plan. Setup is straightforward but requires a powerful local machine. Early tests show promise, though issues remain with accuracy ...

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If Windows is your preferred operating system, consider these open-source apps. There are numerous open-source apps available for almost any task. These are all free to install and use on Windows.

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