A personal reflection on how programming tools have shifted from free and accessible systems like QBasic to potentially restrictive proprietary LLMs like Mythos. The author expresses concern about losing the open, experimental nature of early programming environments. The post aims to provoke thought about the future of tool accessibility in software development.
Background
Large language models like Mythos are raising concerns about accessibility and control in programming tools, contrasting with historical free and open environments.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Apr 13, 2026 at 04:08 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10