Open-sourcing my failed startup Buzee – A file search application
Buzee is a file search application that helps you find your files effortlessly. As a modern-day knowledge worker, I have several thousand documents, presentations and other files on my computer. I built Buzee in my free time to help me weave my way through this maze. I have been using it pretty much everyday since the day I built it - and I love it! I thought I could turn Buzee into a startup. I reached out to offices and helped set it up for them. But it didn't pan out. I am now letting go of this project because I have other priorities in life. Please feel free to do with this project as…
In plain words
Buzee is an open-source file search application designed for knowledge workers managing thousands of documents and presentations on their computers. The creator built it for personal daily use and attempted to commercialize it by setting up installations in offices, but ultimately decided to release it publicly to pursue other priorities. The codebase is available for others to build upon.
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In the maker’s words, at launch
Buzee is a file search application that helps you find your files effortlessly. As a modern-day knowledge worker, I have several thousand documents, presentations and other files on my computer. I built Buzee in my free time to help me weave my way through this maze. I have been using it pretty much everyday since the day I built it - and I love it! I thought I could turn Buzee into a startup. I reached out to offices and helped set it up for them. But it didn't pan out. I am now letting go of this project because I have other priorities in life. Please feel free to do with this project as you wish. I am happy to help you get started with the codebase. Do share what you build. I would love to see it! Cheers
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