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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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