Why NetNewsWire Is Not a Web App
16 hours ago
- #RSS
- #Software Freedom
- #Web App
- Tim Bray argues that the web is the future platform due to its lack of a controlling vendor.
- NetNewsWire's iOS version is published through the App Store, but the Mac version is available via the website.
- Creating a web app for NetNewsWire would increase costs significantly due to hosting, CDN, and other requirements.
- Charging for NetNewsWire or relying on donations would conflict with the goal of providing a free RSS reader.
- Self-hosting as an option would limit accessibility and increase support demands.
- Native apps protect user data better, as subscription lists are stored locally, not on a server.
- The author values the freedom of running personal computers and opposes a web-only future.
- Apple's restrictive policies on iOS app distribution are criticized, with a call for more user freedom.
- Despite challenges, the author continues to advocate for software freedom and native apps.