Launch HN: SigmaOS (YC S21) – A MacOS web browser designed for faster work

Post by sauravmitra » Mon, Aug 16, 2021, 2:14 PM UTC

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Good points! We're working on extensions and Adblock right now, so should be out soon! For CMD-W, we're trying to change how you think about pages to something you "mark as done" as opposed to just "close", and changing the shortcut helps make that change for users. Try it out and let me know if you think it's necessary to support CMD-W :)

> We're working on extensions and Adblock right now, so should be out soon! Do you find that your decision to use WebKit is getting in your way here? As it happens, my company is also working on a browser for a niche userbase (not competing with you!), and I decided to go with Electron rather than Microsoft's WebView2 because it seemed to me that that option would give us more flexibility to deeply customize both the…

Post by sauravmitra » Mon, Aug 16, 2021, 2:15 PM UTC

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Can't change your mind on that. I can only tell you that your session data is yours alone, and that we will never monetise our users' data. Free browsers typically make their money from search engine royalties. Users will only pay us if they think the value we're giving them is worth it, and that will keep us developing the product towards what users will benefit from, faster than traditional browsers.

> and that we will never monetise our users' data. This is already telling; you're admitting that you gather user's data. Is there a clear consent form for that in place? Does your application and your company's data handling conform to GDPR rules?

Post by steviedotboston » Mon, Aug 16, 2021, 2:16 PM UTC

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You plan to make your own operating system? How will that work given your reliance on OS X?

Hey Matt, sorry for causing confusion. We will not create a full on operating system that you would need to install on a separate device. It is more in the sense of the way of working how it is very much sitting behind all your web apps and connects it to your local activities.

Post by MahyadGhassemi » Mon, Aug 16, 2021, 2:17 PM UTC

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To the people saying $15 is too much: SigmaOS is almost certainly targeting companies, not individual users. If this makes employees save 30 minutes per month, it's worth it for the company. Speaking of browser-related productivity, I recently learned about this very useful Chrome shortcut that allows you to search among your open tabs: ctrl-shift-A (windows), command-shift-A (macOS)

> To the people saying $15 is too much: SigmaOS is almost certainly targeting companies, not individual users. Doubtful, individual signups and education discounts show otherwise. Even as a company I'd be reluctant to purchase this.

Post by inshadows » Mon, Aug 16, 2021, 2:17 PM UTC