[18:29] <Squarism> Why are there so few notable desktop apps released on linux? 
[18:30] <Squarism> Linux exclusive apps that take use of the window manager. 
[18:53] <mason> Squarism: Can you give an example of what you'd be looking for?
[18:59] <Squarism> mason, when I ran windows and amiga I often stumbled upon new crisper and more advanced apps. I feel like I havent ran a new linux native app (mostly electron and java) in ages. Either Im missing where they are released or talked about, Im just missing them. 
[19:03] <mason> Squarism: Well. An application to do what, though?
[19:04] <mason> Aside from games, there are creative tools and engineering tools, so defining your goals could help.
[19:06] <Squarism> mason, just about anything. New email client, native editor, file manager, desktop tweaks/widgets, etc. Sure Ill manage with the stuff that comes prepackaged. But I've used thunderbird and nautilus for 10 years as there are no competing alternatives available.
[19:07] <mason> Squarism: There's stuff like this: https://itsfoss.com/best-email-clients-linux/
[19:09] <mason> I may be a bad resource for this. I use mostly the same tools I've been using since the 90s.
[19:09] <Squarism> I guess most of them cant compare to Thunderbird atleast when it comes to exchange connectivity.
[19:09] <Squarism> (calendar / meetings)
[20:12] <pmatulis> when will the alpha be available?