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		watermelon0 3 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why is the Gmail app 700 MB? Just for the comparison, Damn Small Linux is still around 700 MB, and contains Linux kernel, desktop environment, web browser, office suite, and other software. Mimo app will never support as many devices as Linux kernel does.

ChoGGi 3 months ago [–]

Logitech and creative do the same with bloated user apps, filled with what I assume is duplicated high res images for each device.

dylan604 3 months ago | [–]

This would be my assumption about bloat as well. Possible to also be storing video clips so no delay from trying to stream parts of the UI.

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