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0 pointskumarvvr8y ago0 comments

Dropbox does a lot more than just store files. It provides a valuable abstraction over universal storage, through its integration with various services. For example, integration with MS Office to provide a single virtual drive to save my work to a single location from any PC i use.

DB adds tangible value.

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darawk8y ago

And snapchat provides a valuable abstraction over picture moving that many people use. Does something need to integrate with MS office in order to be useful?

aaronbrethorst8y ago

No but integrating with MS Office increases the likelihood that it’s valuable. Utility != value. Always ask yourself: who is my user? Am I providing them with a painkiller or a vitamin?

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0 pointskumarvvr8y ago0 comments

DB adds tangible value.

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darawk8y ago

And snapchat provides a valuable abstraction over picture moving that many people use. Does something need to integrate with MS office in order to be useful?

aaronbrethorst8y ago

No but integrating with MS Office increases the likelihood that it’s valuable. Utility != value. Always ask yourself: who is my user? Am I providing them with a painkiller or a vitamin?

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