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Microsoft’s vscode source code is open source (MIT-licensed), but the product available for download (Visual Studio Code) is licensed under this not-FLOSS license and contains telemetry/tracking. The VSCodium project exists so that you don’t have to download+build from source. This project includes special build scripts that clone Microsoft’s vscode repo, run the build commands, and upload the resulting binaries for you to GitHub releases. These binaries are licensed under the MIT license....

...Essentially, it revives a legacy development environment that many students or enthusiasts still prefer for simplicity or nostalgia, packaged for current systems. The repository includes installer or distribution artifacts, compatibility wrappers, and sometimes tweaks to make it work under modern OS constraints. It allows users to run and compile old Turbo C++ programs without needing legacy virtual machines or DOS emulators. While it does not match modern compilers in standards compliance, optimization, or language features, its attraction lies in compatibility with educational or legacy codebases. ...

Turbo C++ is a repackage/installer/build of the old Turbo C++ IDE/compiler adapted for modern Windows versions (Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11). It offers a way to run or install Turbo C++ (the classic Borland IDE) on newer Windows builds, so one can use it for C/C++ development or educational purposes where that old environment is desired.