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I think that fails to appreciate the needs and skills of most users. App stores shouldn’t have a monopoly but they’re still necessary. They provide a consistent
by Waterluvian 3y ago
I think that fails to appreciate the needs and skills of most users. App stores shouldn’t have a monopoly but they’re still necessary. They provide a consistent location and format for finding, installing, updating, and reviewing apps.
Saying “we have Hacker News for discoverability” is especially revealing of the lack of understanding and empathy tech people can often have for the majority of users.
It’s also simply a foregone conclusion. There’s a demand for discoverability and consistency. Whatever fills that demand we could just call an App Store.
- amadeuspagel 3y agoNormal people use websites and follow links. Understanding and empathy is one thing, condescension is another.
- Waterluvian 3y agoYou’re just describing an ill-suited App Store called a search engine. GOG, Steam, and Itch.io exist despite not locking down entire platforms. There must be some sort of demand for a consistent way to discover and access software.
- hobobaggins 3y agoIt might seem incredible, but there are legends of entire companies being built without App Store access in times of yore.