4 ms·
Very disappointed to see that this is all still routed through the Chrome App Store. It kinda defeats the vision of "the open web" if we're forced to use unfede
by drivebyacct2 15y ago
Very disappointed to see that this is all still routed through the Chrome App Store. It kinda defeats the vision of "the open web" if we're forced to use unfederated app stores.
- MatthewPhillips 15y agoMozilla is doing federated web apps[1] although it's a bit half-baked at this point (not built into Firefox, requires a rather large not-minified js library). Google should really be contributing their experience with CWS to that project. [1]https://apps.mozillalabs.com/ https://apps.mozillalabs.com/
- drivebyacct2 15y agoIt's a dual edged sword and I love it. Chrome is pushing Firefox and IE in extreme ways, yet Mozilla remains a more authentic and open "beam of light". I love seeing them compete and I'm hopeful that as w3c "web app" manifest, etc specs are fleshed out that they come to Chrome in the more open fashion as well.
- jorangreef 15y agoSelf-hosted CRX installs are not on an even footing as Google-hosted CRX installs, and CRX-less installs are not fully supported by Chrome. What is needed, however, is a unified storage quota and permissions api completely distinct from the Chrome Web Store and its branding. In the interest of the open web, and given the commercial forces at play, this responsibility cannot be relegated to the Chrome Web Store.