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What makes open-source apps great?
(sopuli.xyz)
Many apps have code that is closed and not visible publicly. Other apps like CoMaps, have code that anyone can see and use. What makes open-source apps great?
Transparency: You or any developer can peek under the hood, see exactly what happens and how your data is handled.
Community Power: Developers worldwide collaborate, spot bugs faster, and add cool features you’d never get from closed-source code project.
Innovation: Because anyone can improve or fork the project, ideas evolve quickly— crowdsourced creativity.
Freedom: No lock‑in, no hidden fees, and you keep control of your digital life.
“Users” can be co‑creators, making software safer, smarter, and more adaptable for everyone.
I'm kinda confused by this comment. The fact that open source isn't perfect doesn't mean co-maps can't explain why open source is valuable, given that it's a relevant part of the appeal of their project...
Like you're not wrong that the Linux desktop is far from perfect, but it kinda feels like you're just frustrated frequently one talks about it (which is fair, open source spaces can be a bit of a evangelistic circle-jerk. I say this as someone who loves foss), and this post prompted you to vent about that somewhat unrelatedly
I might be misunderstanding the point you're trying to convey...