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Theo March 2, 2025 52m

Why Microsoft deleted this extension from MILLIONS of computers

Summary

The VS Code team took the unprecedented action of removing and uninstalling the Material Theme due to a dispute involving the original developer, Matia. This situation highlights concerns about intellectual property, bad faith practices, and the potential for a developer to become overly litigious when their work is forked or modified. The key takeaway is that such extreme measures indicate a serious issue, warranting careful investigation into the developer's conduct and the underlying circumstances.

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