21-04-2025 22:15 via news.slashdot.org

Teen Coder Shuts Down Open Source Mac App Whisky, Citing Harm To Paid Apps

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Whisky, a gaming-focused front-end for Wine's Windows compatibility tools on macOS, is no longer receiving updates. As one of the most useful and well-regarded tools in a Mac gamer's toolkit, it could be seen as a great loss, but its developer hopes you'll move on with what he considers a better option: supporting CodeWeavers' CrossOver product.Also, Whisky's creator is an 18-year-old college student, and he could use a break. "I am 18, yes,
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