Ask HN: Should I create a clone of a popular SaaS with rock-bottom pricing?

Re:Ask HN: Should I create a clone of a popular SaaS with ro... by toexitthedonut on Saturday May 06, 2017 @12:48PM (#14281104)

Personally I would like a Slack that works on older Mac operating systems. I had to leave the groups I was in since Slack made updates last month, and now I need Mavericks or newer to continue using it.

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Re:Ask HN: Should I create a clone of a popular SaaS with ro... by whalesalad on Saturday May 06, 2017 @12:55PM (#14281141)

<team>.slack.com will work, no?

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Re:Ask HN: Should I create a clone of a popular SaaS with ro... by cookiecaper on Saturday May 06, 2017 @04:46PM (#14282168)

Yeah, I've never even installed the desktop client. It's an Electron (JavaScript) distribution, so it's essentially just a self-contained version of the site, isn't it? Just go to *.slack.com and you don't have to worry about it.

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Re:Ask HN: Should I create a clone of a popular SaaS with ro... by inopinatus on Saturday May 06, 2017 @04:54PM (#14282206)

I even prefer it. The desktop client is an energy hog, drains my battery faster than video playback.

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Re:Ask HN: Should I create a clone of a popular SaaS with ro... by eropple on Saturday May 06, 2017 @02:38PM (#14281624)

Having an alternative that works on older operating systems wouldn't help you unless the others in your group want to switch just for you. Network effects win.

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