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For end users the OS can be bundled with the application, that is much more stable for everyone.

• sidlls 5y ago
  Sarcasm doesn't make a poor point better.
  • 0x4a42 5y ago
    Is it really sarcasm? I have often seen workstations pre-installed with an OS and some specific software sold as « bundle ». ie in medical domain, cnc, video…
  • suprfsat 5y ago
    Electron is wildly successful, it's not a poor point at all.
    • sidlls 5y ago
      In the HN bubble, sure.
      • suprfsat 5y ago
        I bet I can find several users of Slack or Visual Studio Code who haven't even heard of HN.
        • rovr138 5y ago
          Don't forget Spotify, WhatsApp desktop client, Skype, discord,
      • rovr138 5y ago
        I think that's one place where it's divided and contended. People here are pretty vocal and critical of electron.