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The arguments for install seem a bit weak and/or incorrect. > Web apps can't open popup windows Popupblocker allow > Web browsers cannot offer permanent stor
by Tim_M 16y ago
The arguments for install seem a bit weak and/or incorrect.
> Web apps can't open popup windows
Popupblocker allow
> Web browsers cannot offer permanent storage
https://developer.mozilla.org/en/DOM/Storage https://developer.mozilla.org/en/DOM/Storage
> Web apps can't put things on the clipboard
Go to any github repo and there is a nice copy to clipboard button.
> Web apps can't know when the system is idle (eg to turn the chat icon from green to yellow)
Google chat has being do this for a long time already.
- mcav 16y ago- Copy to Clipboard uses Flash. - Google chat doesn't use true system idle time.
- aboodman 16y ago* Having users have to configure their popup blocker is pretty weak sauce right? I mean, normal apps don't have to be configured after installation just to be useable. * DOM Storage is not permanent. Browsers can decide to delete it at any time. It has to be that way for the reasons I describe in the post. * What mcav said. * What mcav said.