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Canario Terminal transitions from open source to closed source development
Key points
- Canario Terminal is now closed source.
- Developer cites lack of time for open source maintenance.
- Older versions of Canario source code remain available.
- Rio project will continue to be maintained as open source.
Canario Terminal Closes Source
The developer of Canario Terminal has decided to transition the project from open source to closed source. This decision stems from the developer's limited time and energy to manage the demands of an open source project, including issues, pull requests, and community discussions. The developer stated that maintaining Canario as open source became unsustainable alongside other commitments, such as the Rio project.
Reasons for the Change
The primary reason for closing the source code is the significant time commitment required for open source maintenance beyond just writing code. The developer highlighted the burden of managing community interactions, including low-effort issues and AI-generated pull requests, which consume valuable time and energy. Canario was initially built for personal use, without external funding or expectations, and the developer wishes to return to that model of development.
Impact and Alternatives
For users concerned about the closed-source nature, the developer noted that Canario does not include telemetry, only checking for updates. Additionally, the source code for older versions of Canario remains available within the Rio project's history, allowing interested parties to fork it if desired. The developer also emphasized that the Rio project, another terminal emulator, will continue to be actively maintained as an open source project.
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Primary sources
GitHub bradfrost/this-is-responsiveReporting from
The developer of Canario Terminal has announced the project will no longer be open source, citing a lack of time and resources for maintenance. This change means future development of Canario will proceed at the developer's own pace, without external contributions or issue management.