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TypWrittr – Inspirational, Minimalistic, Distraction-free Text editor

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Re: TypWrittr – Inspirational, Minimalistic, Distraction-free Text editor

#42

I was thinking aren't all text-editors are minimalistic and distraction free. I use KWrite and Emacs. Emacs is awesome for text-editing. There is nothing in my Emacs expect an empty space to write.

They sure are in some way or another. But 'distraction-free', as a term for editor (and, as well, editor for writers) means ability to go full-screen, so nothing can distract you (like news in another tab). But having a blank paper wasn't what I wanted, I wanted distraction-free editor with nice picture on background, like space nebula when I write scifi novel about space travelling and galactic battles. TypWrittr is a synergy of it.

Re: TypWrittr – Inspirational, Minimalistic, Distraction-free Text editor

#43

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I'm sorry, but the background (behind the text) is essentially noise. It will impact your reading which will, of course, impact typing. And about the "at least me" argument... I'm all for personal inspiration and taste in personal projects, and applaud you for following what you like. But you're trying to provide distraction-free writing for others , so you have to consider their characteristics, you have to consider…

that is why there's a variety of customization options present - feel free to customize it as you wish. Also, there are two "blank" inspirational presets already build in, much inspired by blank black old terminals.

Why not stick to your tagline and make it blank/minimal by default and allow people to add silly backgrounds like trees if they really want it?

Re: TypWrittr – Inspirational, Minimalistic, Distraction-free Text editor

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post #43

Earlier quoted context omitted.

that is why there's a variety of customization options present - feel free to customize it as you wish. Also, there are two "blank" inspirational presets already build in, much inspired by blank black old terminals.

Why not stick to your tagline and make it blank/minimal by default and allow people to add silly backgrounds like trees if they really want it?

because there are tonns of 'minimal/blank' projects exists already, why create another one? )

Re: TypWrittr – Inspirational, Minimalistic, Distraction-free Text editor

#45
post #37

Is it intentional that "cloud" is omitted from the submission title? Because I bet many would've never clicked on it otherwise. I mean, a text editor that you need to sign in into? How crazy. I'll stick with Emacs.

It's a limit of 80 chars per title (

Re: TypWrittr – Inspirational, Minimalistic, Distraction-free Text editor

#47
post #43

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Why not stick to your tagline and make it blank/minimal by default and allow people to add silly backgrounds like trees if they really want it?

because there are tonns of 'minimal/blank' projects exists already, why create another one? )

Your own title says it's yet another "minimalistic" one. Maybe you should answer your own question then.

Re: TypWrittr – Inspirational, Minimalistic, Distraction-free Text editor

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because there are tonns of 'minimal/blank' projects exists already, why create another one? )

Your own title says it's yet another "minimalistic" one. Maybe you should answer your own question then.

if there's one word in common, it doesn't mean projects will all be the same.

Re: TypWrittr – Inspirational, Minimalistic, Distraction-free Text editor

#49
post #14

Ulysses. Why anything else? It is: - minimalist - has cloud storage - configurable - pleasant to work in Boom!

ulysses is not free and it's an app, and it seems it's an app for mac only.

It's true, that it's Mac only.

But, I came to realise, that free isn't without cost. So, I'd invest in a good tool, if I need to work with it a lot.

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