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Re: Introducing Quip

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eitally wrote: post #113
finiteloop wrote: post #86

Earlier quoted context omitted.

1. Works exceptionally on mobile. 2. Works offline. Whether spotty 3G connection or completely offline, our mobile apps work and sync whenever you come back online, even when multiple people are collaborating on the same document. The tech behind this is really cool. And everything is available offline automatically, not just stuff you "mark for offline" 3. Diffs, presence, notifications More details at https://quip.…

I think you should clarify your message a little bit because Google Drive works well in mobile (and offline), too, especially since they started giving away Quick Office to augment their "normal" Drive app. Additionally, most of your features are available in Drive/Docs, but sometimes just executed differently (like diffs, presence and notifications). I can absolutely see a value in the Quip way of doing things, but…

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Re: Introducing Quip

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Post by simonw »

finiteloop wrote: post #76

It's always surreal to read Hacker News threads about the stuff you make. Harsh, but realistic. Anyway, I am Bret Taylor, co-founder of Quip. I am here if you have any questions, etc. (Also posted responses on the existing thread already). Just to clarify a couple of points I have read: 1. We do support desktops. We have a really nice web app. It is Chrome/Firefox only right now. 2. We have an Android app. It is a "p…

Been trying this out today to collaboratively write a blog entry - it's worked very well. I absolutely love the diff view in the conversation pane, it's exactly how I want document diffs to work.

A couple of things:

1. I really want an "export to HTML" option. As it is, I'm not entirely sure how I'm going to turn my blog entry in to HTML I can publish some where - I guess I'll have to copy and paste the whole thing out again and re-apply the formatting.

2. There's no way to send you feedback through the app! I replied here because at least then it will show up in your Hacker News threads.

Re: Introducing Quip

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Post by nabnob »

pmarca wrote: post #82

Boy, Hacker News has gone in a strange direction. Killer new product from legendary engineers. Let's all get together and shit on it!

Maybe this is just me, but most of the comments sound like useful (yet harsh) feedback on basic usability issues.

Re: Introducing Quip

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Post by grey-area »

mietek wrote: post #138
grey-area wrote: post #111

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Is there a reason the app is not available on the UK app store? Also, I'd second the recommendation to allow normal signup and put off decisions about trusting the website with contacts. I wanted to sign up while not giving the app access, but was not allowed to go ahead and do that because any emails associated with gmail etc tried to harvest contacts, and the cancel button on the google permissions page doesn't wor…

The app is available in the UK store, but Apple's search indices may not have been updated. Try buying it using the direct iTunes link on Quip's website, instead of searching the UK store.

That's strange, I tried it earlier using the link on the website which took me to itunes, and it was listed as not available in my store, but perhaps they fixed the link (might have been a link to the US app) or it was a cache issue as you say. Seems to work now.

Re: Introducing Quip

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Post by Someone »

From the privacy policy;

"Information that we collect from our users, including PII, is considered to be a business asset. As a result, if we go out of business or enter bankruptcy or if we are acquired as a result of a transaction such as a merger, acquisition or asset sale, your PII may be disclosed or transferred to the third-party acquirer in connection with the transaction."

Honest.

Re: Introducing Quip

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Post by shortformblog »

Why doesn't this support external hyperlinking yet? That's what I don't get. It's like creating an epic meal and forgetting to offer a fork.

EDIT: I figured it out. I had to paste a URL in and then type over the hyperlink. That's far from intuitive. It's too bad, because it mars what appears to be an interesting product.

Re: Introducing Quip

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Post by kassywilliams »

OoTheNigerian wrote: post #69

Great stuff. Never easy tackling such an entrenced market. I have a few suggestions though as someone that not only actively uses Google Docs but practically forces people I work with to do so too. 1. How do I make this appear in my existin Google Docs folder? I really do not want to have another place for my documents. 2. The pricing of Google Docs makes it really hard to beat. How does quip plan to fight that? 3. S…

RE: your point #1, we've started using letterfeed.com which works with your existing Google docs and provides really great diffs.

RE: your second point #1: Box is doing exactly what you suggested. they hired the creator of Google doc (Sam Schillace) and created a lightweight box document editor.

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Post by evv »

Looks like a pretty great service, assuming markdown export/import is coming!

Also, every time I open the app (on the web), I am asked to link facebook or twitter for a profile picture. I'm happy to upload a profile picture, but I'm very upset about being constantly pestered to link social accounts!

Re: Introducing Quip

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Post by hnriot »

finiteloop wrote: post #86
smegel wrote: post #83

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How would you convince a happy google docs user to switch, what's the key selling point?

1. Works exceptionally on mobile. 2. Works offline. Whether spotty 3G connection or completely offline, our mobile apps work and sync whenever you come back online, even when multiple people are collaborating on the same document. The tech behind this is really cool. And everything is available offline automatically, not just stuff you "mark for offline" 3. Diffs, presence, notifications More details at https://quip.…

Doesn't Google docs have these too? They do for me. It works great on my iPad (GDocs, I can see people's changes, it has notifications (comments).
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