macos port

Notepad++ creator Don Ho publicly denounced an unauthorized macOS port in early May 2026 after developer Andrey Letov launched it as “Notepad++ for Mac,” using the project’s name, chameleon branding, Ho’s identity, and a similarly named website despite lacking official approval. The fight is not...

On May 4, 2026, Notepad++ creator Don Ho publicly denounced a macOS port of the Windows text editor as unauthorized, saying it used the Notepad++ name, logo, and presentation in ways that misled users and media into believing it was official. The dispute is not really about whether open-source...