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22 gadgets declared dead but kept alive by open source
Original: 22 “dead” gadgets that refuse to die, thanks to open source
Tech outlet Poc Network has published a roundup of 22 gadgets widely considered discontinued or obsolete that continue to work thanks to open source software. The list highlights how community-maintained firmware and tools keep hardware running after official support ends. It reflects ongoing interest in extending the life of abandoned devices.
Why now: Readers are interested in keeping old hardware usable through open source alternatives to abandoned official software.
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- 22 “dead” gadgets that refuse to die, thanks to open source · Poc Network // Tech
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