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Free and Open-Source Software Repository on Microsoft Store [DISCONTINUED]

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As we all know, one of the main problems with Microsoft Store is their lack of a self-maintained software repository, where they would verify and upload new versions of certain apps regularly, pretty much how the things are with every linux distribution. Also, the extensive burocracy when it comes to publishing and app makes open-source projects a lot more far from this platform. I hope Windows 11 change that, but for Windows 10 and prior, things may remain the same.

So, thinking of that, I decided to convert my MS Developer account into a "Free and Open-Source Software Repository", where we can upload and keep updated some of the open-source apps we think that deserve to be there the same way they are displayed on their official sources... No "Gimp PRO" or stuff like that, just the vanilla software, properly credited and with all licenses, privacy policy and other information directly related to the original developers.

The project is Discontinued

Microsoft Store, since the release of Windows 11, has become a lot more accessible to Open Source Software developers to publish and maintain their software, needing no conversions or whatsoever. So, the need to add them manually through this process is no longer useful. This project will be discontinued with no specific return date.

How does the software is converted? Is it safe?

The process uses the MSIX Packaging Tool, which is available on Microsoft Store too, It does a 100% unmodified and safe conversion of the software from the installer to become a Microsoft Store compatible package. Every converted software is downloaded from the most secure link available from the creators, ensuring the safety of every application. Also, patch notes and other stuff come from the same source.

Bugs and other issues shouldn't be pointed here, as the conversion don't mess with the source code of the original software. If you have any issues with a software available here, we strongly recommend that you go to the developer's website and try to get some help there.

Softwares being maintained at the moment:

- Under Evaluation: Means that we are looking for the info's needed to upload and convert an app, as well as checking if it's not already available on Microsoft Store.
- Under Conversion: Means we are converting the software to the MS Store format and creating the artworks needed for the package to look good on the store.
- Under Certification: Means the software was uploaded and it's page is also set-up, but Microsoft is verifying if everything is really ok with the app and the information we gave them.
- Package Broken: Means the software was uploaded but did not pass Microsoft's testing steps. Might require further investigation.
- Can't be Converted: Means the software cannot be converted without causing critical problems.

Software Name Maintained Version Architecture Status / Download
Antimicro 2.23 x64 Download
Avidemux --- N/A Can't be Converted
Cinelerra N/A N/A Installer not found
DIA - Diagram Editor 0.97.2 x64 Download
Gedit --- x64 Can't be Converted
HandBrake --- x64 Can't be Converted
LibreOffice --- x64 Can't be Converted
OpenOffice --- x86 Can't be Converted
OpenShot Video Editor --- N/A Can't be Converted
Super Tux Kart --- x64 Can't be Converted

Open-Source Softwares officially posted/supported by their original developers:

Software Name Active? Price Store Page
Audacity Yes FREE Official Download
Blender Yes FREE Official Download
GIMP Yes FREE Official Download
Gedit No N/A Official Page
Inkscape Yes FREE Official Download
Kate Yes FREE Official Download
KDE Connect Yes FREE Official Download
Krita Yes USD$14.99 Official Download
Kdenlive Soon N/A Soon
Mozilla Firefox Yes FREE Official Download
Notepads Yes FREE Official Download
PuTTY Yes FREE Official Download
ShotCut Yes USD$9.79 Official Download
VLC Media Player Yes FREE Official Download

Some of the software available in this list is paid when acquired through Microsoft Store, but they can be acquired for free on their official websites (click the name).

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