Notepad++ Creator Denounces Unauthorized Mac Port
Don Ho, creator of the Windows-exclusive text editor Notepad++, has publicly disavowed an unofficial macOS version released by developer Andrey Letov. Ho stated that Letov is using the Notepad++ trademark without permission, calling the port misleading and disrespectful. The app, which surfaced in tech media last week, falsely appeared to be an official release. Ho had been contacted by Letov prior to the launch but did not reply in time. The dispute is documented in a Notepad++ GitHub thread where Ho emphasized that no macOS version has ever been authorized by the project.
Key facts
- Notepad++ was created in 2003 by Don Ho.
- Notepad++ has always been Windows-exclusive.
- Andrey Letov released an unofficial macOS port.
- Ho claims the port uses the Notepad++ trademark without permission.
- The Mac version fooled tech media into thinking it was official.
- Ho had been contacted by Letov before the launch but did not reply.
- The dispute is documented in a Notepad++ GitHub thread.
- Current Notepad++ supports Windows 7 and later.
Entities
Institutions
- Notepad++
- GitHub