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You can contribute to an open-source keyboard by glide typing (lemmy.ml)
submitted 2 weeks ago by cm0002@ttrpg.network to c/opensource@programming.dev
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I initially tried FUTO and switched to Heliboard (which uses a closed-source glide typing library) because FUTO's open-source version frankly sucked.

I didn't know I could make it better.

Credit to @Nednarb44@lemmy.world :

It takes a lot of time and a lot of peoples typing data from my understanding. It's relatively easy for Google to make the glide/Swype type since they have a huge amount of peoples typing data. FUTO on the other hand has been making an open source version for probably 6 months or so no, solely relying on volunteers inputting words on their website.

For those interested in helping make the library better: https://swype.futo.org/ (it ~~probably~~ only works on mobile)

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[–] sorghum@sh.itjust.works 16 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Not to be pedantic, but the more accurate term would be source available. If you aren't allowed to modify or distribute the code yourself, it isn't open. I'm not saying it's bad, just not open.

[–] onlinepersona@programming.dev 3 points 2 weeks ago

The community has told us that “open source” has a particular meaning to them and suggested we call it “source available” instead. We have been reluctant to do so for numerous reasons .

I suggest you read the article as you are simply using the OSI bible. The bible of those calling AI code opensource , mind you.