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> So the alternative is installing questionable drivers from questionable websites that give an attacker full-access to the entire computer. This is far less go
by bcjdjsndon 6mo ago
> So the alternative is installing questionable drivers from questionable websites that give an attacker full-access to the entire computer. This is far less good for security, and is unfortunately the norm right now
WebUSB isn't a driver, it relies on underlying usb drivers. What is the need here for a webpage that also needs to access specific hardware not exposed generically?
- leptons 6mo ago>WebUSB isn't a driver, it relies on underlying usb drivers. I never said WebUSB "was a driver". But it does not rely on specific usb device drivers being installed for specific devices. >What is the need here for a webpage that also needs to access specific hardware not exposed generically? There are already plenty. You don't need to ask me because you'll likely just shit on what I write, so here's a list compiled by someone else: https://github.com/webusb/awesome https://github.com/webusb/awesome That just scratches the surface. I'm more interested in WebBluetooth, which Apple is also blocking from standardization. I manufacture a bluetooth enabled device that I'd like to have a simple web application to interface with, rather than needing to pay Apple for the privledge to develop an app for their app store, where they can then extort me for $$$ for any sales made through the app. It's no different for WebUSB, it has many, many uses, but Apple is choosing profit over progress.
- bcjdjsndon 6mo agoIt's just not a driver though mate I dont know how I could make that clearer