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Why does it need to send your OS and browser version to check for updates? Couldn't it just look up whatever the latest versions are?
by cbsks 7y ago
Why does it need to send your OS and browser version to check for updates? Couldn't it just look up whatever the latest versions are?
- sanxiyn 7y agoWell, I guess you can check for update without disclosing OS, but since binaries differ between OS you need to disclose OS to actually download the update. Browser version is not necessary, but sending browser version allows serving smaller binary diff instead of full binary, which Firefox actually does.
- itslennysfault 7y agoNo way! Just download the binary for every OS then only install the one for your OS and delete the rest (/s)
- cbsks 7y agoAh! That makes sense. I had forgotten about binary diffs. I guess I can put my tinfoil hat back on the shelf...