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V2EX Creator Post: 12,000 Installs and Just Over 1,000 in Revenue in Two Months — 2MB Markdown Reader mdview Plans a Price Hike and Seeks Advice

A new post in the V2EX create node, with the discussion at 82 replies. Key points: the author shared mdview here two months ago and now returns to give an update, while also asking for everyone's opinion on something they feel unsure about. Some background: mdview is a Markdown reader (some call it a viewer) with two built-in editing features, in-place editing and split-screen editing. It runs on Windows / macOS / Android, with a 2MB installer. Double-click a .md file to read it right away, just like browsing a web page...

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THE STORY · The original

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  • Originaldiscussion snapshothttps://www.v2ex.com/t/1239151

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  1. Added to BitShovelEntered the BitShovel radar at 82 replies.

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