I completely agree that open source is the foundation of learning.

The list is currently a mix because many students are looking for free access to industry-standard tools (like Vercel, AWS, or specific AI models) that they'll likely encounter in their first jobs. I tried to focus on 'Access' rather than 'Lock-in,' but I can see how that line blurs.

I'm happy to create a section specifically for FOSS alternatives if you have recommendations for projects that offer student-specific benefits?