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Work · November 15, 2011

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Experimental Mac app for reading HN

Yesterday I decided I wanted to experiment with different ways of reading HN. After considering a few options, I settled on a Mac app and spent a couple of hours planning/sketching on paper. This morning I fired up Xcode and spent 4 hours hacking away and I must say I'm liking how it's looking. Since the project is in its very early stages, I though that it could be a very good time to get some feedback. I've posted a few screenshots at http://imgur.com/a/rCbVN and uploaded a binary at http://abra.rm-fr.net/~fiam/HackerNews.zip If you have some free time, give a try and let me know what you…

Experimental Mac app for reading HN launched on November 15, 2011 with 20 votes, #43 of 264 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

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This is an experimental Mac application for browsing Hacker News with a different approach to reading and navigating the site. Built as an early-stage project, it offers an alternative interface to the standard web experience. The app is designed for Mac users who want to try different ways of consuming Hacker News content. The creator is seeking feedback on the interface and functionality while the project is still in active development.

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Yesterday I decided I wanted to experiment with different ways of reading HN. After considering a few options, I settled on a Mac app and spent a couple of hours planning/sketching on paper. This morning I fired up Xcode and spent 4 hours hacking away and I must say I'm liking how it's looking. Since the project is…

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