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endore8_

3 karma · joined November 2, 2024

Founder of WinWinKit and Usage
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endore8_··on Show HN: Usage – a beautiful device monitor for Mac and iPhone
I am aware of istat of course, but could you share what they changed in the new version that turned you away? Much appreciated!
endore8_··on Ask HN: Can an open-source and paid Mac app be a sustainable business?
You've got a very good point here!
endore8_··on Ask HN: Can an open-source and paid Mac app be a sustainable business?
Good - let's hope it won't be in far future :D
endore8_··on Ask HN: Can an open-source and paid Mac app be a sustainable business?
Yep, it got me thinking maybe I can open parts of the codebase that have less business value and see how it develops.
endore8_··on Ask HN: Can an open-source and paid Mac app be a sustainable business?
Oh wow! I hope you like it! :)

One idea I just remembered is to open-source an iOS/iPadOS app first, and see how it develops from there.

endore8_··on Ask HN: Can an open-source and paid Mac app be a sustainable business?
Hehe, thanks for the LinkedIn recommendation :)

It is true that many companies might not open-source everything, and still say they are open-source.

Right now I am just actively investigating the topic of going open-source, and maybe opening iOS/iPadOS app would be a good start.

endore8_··on Ask HN: How to deal with people getting tired of my type of SaaS?
Oh wow, harsh reality. Try focusing on other marketing channels than Reddit?
endore8_··on Ask HN: Can an open-source and paid Mac app be a sustainable business?
My app is Usage - a system device monitor, a much nicer alternative to Apple's Activity Monitor.
endore8_··on Ask HN: Can an open-source and paid Mac app be a sustainable business?
Yeah, that is a good point. My fear is about those few who can fork and make it available for free for everyone.
endore8_··on Proposal: Cookie Consent Should Be Browser-Native, Not Website-Native
I 100% agree with your point, and hope we will see that one day.