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Re:Show HN: boringBar – a taskbar-style dock replacement for... by comboy on Sunday April 12, 2026 @02:47PM (#47743014)
I have the same bias as the parent. I'd rather pay $50 one time than $9 a year even if I throw it away after 4 years.

But the main reason I wouldn't install it despite being happy customizing linux is that it's yet another black box I need to trust and that knows way too much. It's really insane how much you need to compromise your security on macos to have a decent developer experience.

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Re:Show HN: boringBar – a taskbar-style dock replacement for... by cactusplant7374 on Sunday April 12, 2026 @04:38PM (#47744211)
It's not economical. Lifetime sales for a lifetime unlock would probably be under $100. So not worth it for the developer.
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