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Software Freedom Day: Softonic celebrates free software classics

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world celebrates the Software Freedom Day, Softonic.com, a leading secure software distributor, spotlights some of the most popular free download applications that have shaped our digital experiences.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world celebrates the Software Freedom Day, Softonic.com, a leading secure software distributor, spotlights some of the most popular free download applications that have shaped our digital experiences.
  • In an era of rapid technological advancements, some classics stand the test of time.
  • Adobe PDF, VLC Player, Microsoft Edge, and Google Meet are examples of how free software applications have consistently garnered huge amounts downloads, highlighting their enduring appeal and capacity to adapt to market changes.
  • According to Ferran Gavin, Director of Catalog and Traffic of Softonic, "Software Freedom Day is not just about celebrating the principles of open-source software but also acknowledging the enduring appeal of iconic free applications like Adobe PDF, VLC Player, Microsoft Edge, and Google Meet.

Zenoss Discontinues Open-Source Product

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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Zenoss Inc., a leader in AI-driven full-stack monitoring , today announced that it is sunsetting Zenoss Community Edition (previously called Zenoss Core).

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  • Zenoss Inc., a leader in AI-driven full-stack monitoring , today announced that it is sunsetting Zenoss Community Edition (previously called Zenoss Core).
  • Zenoss Community Edition was a free, on-prem monitoring tool the company made available for over 15 years.
  • Some of the highlights of that journey for Zenoss Community Edition include:
    Being named SIIA CODiE Award finalist for Best Open Source Innovation in 2014.
  • Zenoss Community Edition has been a resounding success in so many ways, said Ani Gujrathi, chief technical officer at Zenoss.