> All the initial comments were about how Dropbox simply repackaged the abilities of free built-in linux tools.
No. No no no.
The now-first comment was asking what the value was for a linux user and also had two other pieces of criticism/advice that were very valid. The same user that posted that also said "You are correct that this presents a very good, easy-to-install piece of functionality for Windows users."
Second top-level comment calling it genius. Third calling it good but also sharing one of the other pieces of criticism. Three more calling it good. One asking about scaling. Etc. The thread as a whole is exceptionally positive.
No. No no no.
The now-first comment was asking what the value was for a linux user and also had two other pieces of criticism/advice that were very valid. The same user that posted that also said "You are correct that this presents a very good, easy-to-install piece of functionality for Windows users."
Second top-level comment calling it genius. Third calling it good but also sharing one of the other pieces of criticism. Three more calling it good. One asking about scaling. Etc. The thread as a whole is exceptionally positive.
Go refresh yourself: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8863