This week, the developer of the popular text- and code-editing software Notepad++ released a new version update. Nothing seemed particularly strange about it, except maybe the name: Notepad++ v7.8 ...

Notepad++ isn't just an open-source text editor—it’s a tool that reflects the values of its creator. Over the years, Don Ho has continued using software updates as a way to take a stand.

Back in 2003, software engineer Don Ho wasn’t satisfied with the source code editor he was using for work and decided to take on the challenge of crafting something better. Notepad++ has since ...