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Affinity Studio now free

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1199 points dagmx | 1 comments | 30 Oct 25 15:54 UTC | HN request time: 0.22s | source
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daft_pink ◴[30 Oct 25 16:35 UTC] No.45761944[source]▶
When somethings free, I’m suspicious.
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tomrod ◴[30 Oct 25 16:40 UTC] No.45762011[source]▶
If its a local-first app, that could be very good! Even if browser+WASM with local storage that is a step up from web apps.

I don't like companies hoovering all data.

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duiker101 ◴[30 Oct 25 16:48 UTC] No.45762106[source]▶
How long before that's no longer the case?
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brookst ◴[30 Oct 25 16:55 UTC] No.45762195[source]▶
Only way to be sure it will never change is to build it yourself and make it free for everyone forever!
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radiator ◴[30 Oct 25 17:39 UTC] No.45762770[source]▶
Though even if you build it, someone might eventually make you an offer you cannot refuse.
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1. brookst ◴[31 Oct 25 01:32 UTC] No.45767416[source]▶
You can always refuse offers. Plenty of people enjoy working long hours and answering endless customer support issues for no revenue. Well, there must be someone out there.