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by adamredwoods 2172 days ago
As much as I enjoy this, I feel for it to really shine would be a desktop version, not locked into the browser. I think a Chromium/Electron app would be fine.
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notRobot 2172 days ago
I couldn't disagree more. An entire electron app just for mspaint? That's ridiculous.
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adamredwoods 2172 days ago
I disagree with you. The way I work is based in realms of OS apps, not browser tabs. Electron is bloated, but for a 'cute' app like this I don't think it's any worse than Slack, or a Qt app. Overall, I'm less likely to use an app on a regular basis if I need to go to a website to use it.
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forgotpwd16 2172 days ago
How will it differ? In both cases you'll be running a web browser. At least right now you don't have to install another one.
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adamredwoods 2172 days ago
I don't want to have to go to a web address to use it.
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forgotpwd16 2172 days ago
Then just make a shortcut. Depending on your browser `firefox --ssb $URL` or `chromium --app=$URL`.
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