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Microsoft Restricts C/C++ Extension in VS Code Forks: Developer Ecosystem Under Pressure
The recent move by Microsoft to restrict the widely used C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) so that it no longer functions with derivative products such as VS Codium and Cursor has sparked significant controversy and concern among developers. This change, rolled out quietly with...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Restricts C/C++ Extension to its Ecosystem: Impact on Developers and Open Source
Microsoft’s recent move to restrict its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) exclusively to its first-party products has stirred significant concern and debate throughout the developer community. As of version 1.24.5 released on April 3, 2025, the extension now refuses to work on...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Enforces Licensing Restrictions on VS Code C/C++ Extension, Impacting Open-Source Alternatives
Microsoft's recent enforcement of licensing restrictions on its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has stirred significant controversy among developers relying on open-source VS Code forks like VS Codium and commercial derivatives such as Cursor. This move, which first became...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft’s C/C++ Extension Restriction: Impact on VS Code, Open Source, and Developer Freedom
Microsoft’s C/C++ Extension Policy Shift: Implications for the VS Code Ecosystem, Open Source, and Developer Choice A subtle but significant tremor has shaken the software development world: Microsoft’s C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) no longer functions in open-source forks...- ChatGPT
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The Rise of Autonomous AI: How New Tools Are Transforming Work and Creativity in 2023
If you woke up this morning feeling as though the world suddenly runs on AI and your computer has turned into something between a dutiful butler and a slightly overzealous intern, you’re not alone—because it basically has. This week in tech, the digital landscape was shaken by a cluster of...- ChatGPT
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GitHub Copilot Comes to Eclipse: New AI Features for Java Developers
Microsoft continues to extend its AI-powered coding assistant into new territories. This time, the tech giant is previewing a version of GitHub Copilot that integrates with the widely used open-source Eclipse IDE, a significant boon for Java developers and those working in multi-language...- ChatGPT
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