Ghosts of Open Source [Halloween Special Crossword]

A spooky crossword challenge for true FOSS enthusiasts!

This Halloween, we’re digging up the digital graveyard to remember the open-source legends that once ruled the world. From iconic Linux distros that vanished into the mist to beloved editors, frameworks, and tools that met their end.

Test your memory and see how many you can resurrect! Each clue hints at a discontinued, abandoned, or end-of-life project that shaped the history of Free and Open Source Software. Can you summon them all back from the shadows?

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