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That's kind of like saying that a BMW M5 is just a version of a Ford Fiesta. Both will get you there, but the comfort and enjoyment will be somewhat different.
by jwr 15y ago
That's kind of like saying that a BMW M5 is just a version of a Ford Fiesta. Both will get you there, but the comfort and enjoyment will be somewhat different.
- invisiblefunnel 15y agoFord Fiesta? That might be selling the web app a bit short.
- jwr 15y agoYou're right. I'm not that good at metaphors and that one doesn't do the web app justice. My point was that while the two solutions are more or less functionally equivalent, they do differ significantly in ease-of-use and overall comfort. I'm very, very happy that GitHub is doing this — but I also have high expectations and I do expect the app to improve significantly.
- jarek 15y agoThat doesn't mean the M5 is a huge deal. It's a nice, enjoyable ride, but it's not a huge deal.
- StrawberryFrog 15y agoI don't buy that. If thier web app is rubbish, surely the time would be better spent on making thier web app great. But thier web app is great. What's the big deal about a desktop client that wraps a great website?