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We are making Sandboxie a free tool, with plans to transition it to open source (sandboxie.com)

436 points by tech234a · 2531 days ago · 119 comments on HN

Article summary

The article announces that Sandboxie is being made a free tool with plans to transition it to open source. The discussion revolves around the website's design and usability. Some commenters find the website to be fast-loading, simple, and information-dense, while others think it is poorly designed and difficult to navigate. The website's design is compared to modern web design, with some arguing that it is better and others saying it is worse.

Main themes

  • website design
  • usability
  • open source
  • modern web design
  • user experience

What commenters say

  • The website's design is outdated but functional and easy to use.
  • The website is poorly designed and difficult to navigate, especially for non-tech savvy users.
  • Modern web design prioritizes aesthetics over functionality and usability.
  • A clear and prominent download button is necessary for a good user experience.
  • The website's simplicity and lack of ads are refreshing and preferable to modern web design.
  • The design of the website is not important as long as it provides the necessary information and functionality.
  • The website's design is confusing and may deter potential users from downloading the software.
  • The primary goal of the website should be to clearly explain the user value proposition and make it easy for users to download the software.