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LM Studio criticized for pushing new agent product over core download

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LM Studio is facing criticism for making its namesake product difficult to download, with users reporting that the company is heavily pushing its new Bionic Agent product. This marketing strategy is frustrating users who are trying to find and download the original LM Studio software, leading to a loss of goodwill. The user suggests that LM Studio should make its core product easily accessible rather than forcing users to engage with their new agent product. AI

IMPACT This situation highlights potential user friction when companies pivot or heavily promote new products, impacting the accessibility of established tools.

RANK_REASON User complaint about a product's marketing and download process.

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LM Studio criticized for pushing new agent product over core download

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Porespellar ·

    Why the hell is LM Studio making LM Studio so difficult to download?

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/LocalLLaMA/comments/1wble79/why_the_hell_is_lm_studio_making_lm_studio_so/"> <img alt="Why the hell is LM Studio making LM Studio so difficult to download?" src="https://preview.redd.it/gfr7gaxhwhoh1.jpeg?width=640&amp;crop=smart…

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