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Open core software refers to a business model where a core version of a product is released under an open-source license, while additional features are offered under a proprietary license. Discussions on WindowsForum.com highlight Microsoft's enforcement of licensing restrictions on its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code, which impacts open-source VS Code forks like VS Codium and commercial derivatives such as Cursor. This move, effective from version 1.24.5 in April 2025, ended compatibility with these alternative editors, raising concerns about ecosystem control, competition, and user freedom. The topic explores how open core software can create tensions between community-driven development and corporate licensing strategies.
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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...
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