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One major benefit of a separate program and network (network of hypertext, that is, not IP network or whatever) is that if you can overcome an initial usage hur
by asark 8y ago
One major benefit of a separate program and network (network of hypertext, that is, not IP network or whatever) is that if you can overcome an initial usage hurdle (big if, I know) it'd provide an audience incentive to get current websites that could work just fine on it (which is lots of them) to provide a second experience on it. The way they do now with web+mobile app, but it'd obviously be cheaper to provide than either of those, by a long shot. Gaining the ability to access, banking, ecommerce, and government resources in particular through a hypertext network that's not also a spyware and application delivery platform would be huge for security.
- iguy 8y agoI wonder whether pushing accessibility is another way forwards. Maybe the simple-browser should present itself as a screen reader for the blind, and automatically send threats of ADA lawsuits if a site isn't usable. I know for instance that UK govt. websites are designed for such use first, which just means sticking close to the original spirit of hypertext. Bank websites I have little hope of... and anyway I trust my bank quite a lot! But commerce would be great.