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It seems like the FOSS community is continuing to grow, and FOSS apps keep getting better (Immich reallh blew my mind recently), which is a big win 😎 but there are still many apps I use that I would kill for an open source alternative. I am curious what you guys think? Are there any apps you'd love alternatives for?

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[–] SorteKanin@feddit.dk 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (26 children)

It's a long shot, but a viable alternative to Google Maps or other proprietary mapping websites (and no, OpenStreetMap is not a viable Google Maps alternative).

EDIT: Not sure why downvotes, OpenStreetMap doesn't even have directions as far as I can tell.

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[–] Grunt4019@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago

Partiful / evite. There’s not much out there that’s a good simple replacement.

[–] Samespot@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Im late to the party I know but, google wallet/gpay

[–] melpomenesclevage@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago

Two categories, broadly: any professional software, with deep features and professional quality.

I know theres audacity, but that's really not an acceptable saw.

I know theres a few cad apps, but no professional I've ever met finds the good enough.

I know gimp, and I use it, but no artist I know does; they all pirate Photoshop. Literally every one.

I like having audacity to record audio. I like having gimp to fuck with shit. I like having various cad apps to bang out organizational tools to print. These things do generally fit my use case. But I still have to help people pirate everything else and god the DRM is do fucking annoying.

Abd here's the more esoteric ask:

Not so much programs as features; Why aren't we really going all in on shit we can do that they can't? Features capitalists would never add, never support? Instead I find open source software always playing catch-up, and theres no reason it has to.

[–] Snoopy@jlai.lu 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Dating app. An app that help people metting each other based on their interest and purpose local activity. :)

[–] cumberboi@slrpnk.net 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

found this the other day, not sure if its what you're looking for https://github.com/Alovoa/alovoa-expo :P

[–] Snoopy@jlai.lu 2 points 10 months ago

That's a good start. However, it could be less based on tinder. Tinder doesn't promote good relationship amd give us a false idea on relationship. :(

Apparence isn't everything. Why not also searching some friends ? Suggest some events with Mobilizon app ?

And the kind of relationship we are looking for, night stand, friend with benefit, short, long...but it will work if everyone are honnest about themselve. :)

And if there is no more than 3 peoples...let's say you have to be very lucky ^^

[–] techognito@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

I would love to see an Open Source alt to AlchemyRPG

I love using their scenes when playing DnD online, but their privacy policy leaves a lot to be desired

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