I'm referring to this question where one of the solution is a non web-based app. Do we want that or should we only answer with web-based solutions even if there are better apps out there?
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1The referred question is was closed as off-topic in Feb 2015 because of the change in the Web Applications scope, I think. – Rubén Dec 28 '15 at 21:31
Answering with non web-based solutions is OK because the point is to help the user and there might not be good web-based apps.
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3Assuming the OP did not ask in the requirements for it to be a web app (
on desktop or online) I agree. If the OP specifically asks for something that is online so that he does not have to go through installing on every computer he uses then no. – phwd♦ Jul 14 '10 at 16:08 -
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it's not only about the OP.. somebody who Google's the question expects to find a webapp on this site :) – Lipis Jul 25 '10 at 2:38
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3If you suggest a desktop app, you should probably explain why you are suggesting a desktop app and why it is better than a web app counterpart (if one exists). – Thomas Owens Jul 26 '10 at 2:52
Often apps are hybrid anyway, for examples most photo sharing websites have an optional application (or active x control) to help with uploading and tagging lots of photos.
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4yes, but the website is standalone -- the app is USELESS without the website to support it. – Jeff Atwood Jul 25 '10 at 15:57
I think comment would be better, because desktop apps usually not running on all platforms and if somebody is looking for an answer in webapps, it should be a webapp.
