The original Notepad shipped with Windows is probably the handiest program of all times, small, fast, without frills. Notepad3 is based on Notepad2, which tries to follow this principle, it's a small, fast, and free text editor with syntax highlighting for HTML and other common languages. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
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"stolen source code"
"stolen source code"
Pros
this guy simply stole the source code of Notepad2
Cons
:)
"Notepad3 is a plagarized and mitigated ripoff of Notepad2"
"Notepad3 is a plagarized and mitigated ripoff of Notepad2"
Pros
Anyone who has tried Np2 knows its pros. Np3 has ripped the source code from Np2, thus disturbing the spirit of open source. Np3 has no additional functioning code, unless you consider hack code to change the credits on the 'about' dialog. Seriously, that's it. Stick with Np2!
Cons
This is a blatant ripoff of Np2. Here's an excerpt of Np2's author's statement after finding Np3's self-promoting plagarized experiment:
The author justifies the publication of "Notepad3" with the added installation and documentation (which is actually my documentation, and has always been there). Innovation equals zero. This causes confusion about the different versions available, and the reputation of my software is harmed when associated with that kind of sloppy, offending descendants (and, it makes me think how indiscriminate some well-known software sites are concerning additions to their repositories).
I have no problem with new versions of my software being released, even with minor changes ? my licensing conditions are fully met. The problem here is that the author made minor changes to the code and branded it in a very disingenuous and deceiving manner.
I have been working on Notepad2 over more than 10 years, altogether. The above hacks may have been done in a few minutes.
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What's new in version 1 |
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| This version is the first release on CNET Download.com. |
General |
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| Publisher | LinuxFuture |
| Publisher web site | http://www.linuxfuture.org |
| Release Date | June 25, 2008 |
| Date Added | June 25, 2008 |
| Version | 1 |
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| Category | Utilities & Operating Systems |
| Subcategory | File Management |
Operating Systems |
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| Operating Systems | Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista |
| Additional Requirements | Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista |
Download Information |
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| File Size | 714.36KB |
| File Name | Notepad3-1.0.zip |
Popularity |
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| Total Downloads | 3,442 |
| Downloads Last Week | 2 |
Pricing |
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| License Model | Free |
| Limitations | Not available |
| Price | Free |
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