File Pilot: A file explorer built for speed with a modern, robust interface

Re:File Pilot: A file explorer built for speed with a modern... by zerr on Wednesday February 19, 2025 @10:53AM (#43103421)

Good to know, thanks for the insight. I was playing with the idea of creating a similar app, with more features and faster (in C++). I guess there is no much demand for modern NC clones, orthodox file managers. Btw, are the sales still going on?

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Re:File Pilot: A file explorer built for speed with a modern... by mherrmann on Wednesday February 19, 2025 @10:57AM (#43103488)

I put it down to desktop utility apps being a very tough market because 1. they are time-consuming to develop and 2. people hate paying for desktop software. You already have several comments in this very thread from people complaining about the price:

* https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43102477

* https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43099230

* https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43097749

Ah and yes, I'm still getting a handful of fman sales per month. But nowhere near enough to justify any time investment.

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Re:File Pilot: A file explorer built for speed with a modern... by zerr on Thursday February 27, 2025 @10:40AM (#43195380)

Did you experiment with different pricing? I wonder if slashing the price significantly would boost sales so much that it becomes viable a product.

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