This looks absolutely great. I, however, would like to chime in for a downloadable test version, just to see the workflow of how to actually build a presentation.
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#22This seems to be quite nice. The generated slides look very good. For everyone looking for a html based alternative: slideshow (or S9) [1] is a ruby tool that also lets you generate slides from markdown. It has output plugins for most of the popular html5/js-based presentation systems. It is a nice tool but what I like even better is its mailing list [2]. It is a wonderful place to learn about and discuss alternative…
The same thing exists for the R programming language in Slidify [0]. I found Slidify + Google's io2012 framework an efficient way to generate good-looking presentations [1] so I can see the appeal in extending this to non-programmers.
[1] http://benjaminlmoore.wordpress.com/2014/02/24/slidify-prese... — disclaimer: my blog
Re: Show HN: We created a Mac app that creates presentations from Markdown
#23Earlier quoted context omitted.
I won't pay $20 without trying it first, otherwise it's like throwing money out of the window… Is there any plan for a downloadable trial version?
or they could offer a 24 hour or 7-day full refund?
Unfortunately we cannot offer something like this through the App Store. However, you can request a refund via Apple for a purchase in the App Store. It's a bit of a hassle though...
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#24Re: Show HN: We created a Mac app that creates presentations from Markdown
#25This seems to be quite nice. The generated slides look very good. For everyone looking for a html based alternative: slideshow (or S9) [1] is a ruby tool that also lets you generate slides from markdown. It has output plugins for most of the popular html5/js-based presentation systems. It is a nice tool but what I like even better is its mailing list [2]. It is a wonderful place to learn about and discuss alternative…
Reveal.js (https://github.com/hakimel/reveal.js) also supports writing your slides in Markdown.
I've used it for the last 3 or 4 presentations I've given and it has worked out well. It doesn't come with a huge variety of themes, but it is easy to share - I can just push it out to Github Pages.
Re: Show HN: We created a Mac app that creates presentations from Markdown
#26This seems to be quite nice. The generated slides look very good. For everyone looking for a html based alternative: slideshow (or S9) [1] is a ruby tool that also lets you generate slides from markdown. It has output plugins for most of the popular html5/js-based presentation systems. It is a nice tool but what I like even better is its mailing list [2]. It is a wonderful place to learn about and discuss alternative…
Reveal.js ( https://github.com/hakimel/reveal.js ) also supports writing your slides in Markdown. I've used it for the last 3 or 4 presentations I've given and it has worked out well. It doesn't come with a huge variety of themes, but it is easy to share - I can just push it out to Github Pages.
Reveal.js is practically the default presentation tool for some groups at my workplace. Works quite well and looks quite good as well. Publishing is easy and works on FF and Chrome.
Re: Show HN: We created a Mac app that creates presentations from Markdown
#27There are so many ways to create an App without making it Mac dependent. Why did you choose that way? It's something I'm looking for but I'm like 99% on Ubuntu and 1% on Windows nowadays. *edit: From what I can see from the start page it's awesome! Would instantly buy an Ubuntuable version! 20 Bucks seems to be a good price.
We are Mac developers, and we wanted to make use of all the great stuff that Mac provides us in terms of text layout... But we are thinking of what we could do to bring this to other platforms as well.
Thanks! I subscribed to the landing page.
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#28Earlier quoted context omitted.
or they could offer a 24 hour or 7-day full refund?
Unfortunately we cannot offer something like this through the App Store. However, you can request a refund via Apple for a purchase in the App Store. It's a bit of a hassle though...
No. But you couldput a demo/crippled version on your Web site for people to evaluate.
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#29I have a lot of hesitation about plopping down $20 without being able to try it first (which is why I generally dislike buying apps on Mac App Store). Too many unanswered questions. How does it handle text overflow? Is this going to go away it two months? Are new features coming (maybe export to PPT)? I'm going to give it a try anyway, since it would be pretty damn useful to be able to whip up a presentation in a tex…
If you do, please let us know what it turns out.
Re: Show HN: We created a Mac app that creates presentations from Markdown
#30I have a lot of hesitation about plopping down $20 without being able to try it first (which is why I generally dislike buying apps on Mac App Store). Too many unanswered questions. How does it handle text overflow? Is this going to go away it two months? Are new features coming (maybe export to PPT)? I'm going to give it a try anyway, since it would be pretty damn useful to be able to whip up a presentation in a tex…
If you do, please let us know what it turns out.
I did. Not wholly impressed. Needs way more options regarding the presentation.