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Trimble Targeted an Open-Source SketchUp Alternative
Original: Trimble Went After the Open-Source SketchUp — Here's What They Killed
Trimble, the company that owns 3D modelling software SketchUp, has taken action against an open-source project described as a free SketchUp alternative, according to commentary circulating in the architecture and 3D design community. Reports say the move shut down or curtailed the project, reigniting debate about how large software firms treat open-source competitors and free alternatives to commercial design tools.
Why now: The architectural and 3D modelling community is debating Trimble's enforcement action against an open-source rival to SketchUp.
Evidence
- Trimble Went After the Open-Source SketchUp — Here's What They Killed · Blender 3D Architect · 23.7K
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