Al Sweigart on Nostr: I want to make freeware apps that are like how software used to be before ...
I want to make freeware apps that are like how software used to be before enshittification. I'm trying to come up with a name. Good Old Ware? I don't want it to be just for nostalgic nerds though. I need a name with mainstream appeal.
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