AI is finally delivering on open source's original promise: letting anyone modify the software they run. Even non-programmers can now fork and customize local open-source apps with AI assistance. The author argues this is most powerful on Linux, where the entire OS — window managers, menu bars, notifications — is open to modification, unlike Windows or macOS. As AI models improve, the idea of a fixed, unchangeable computer may soon feel outdated.
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