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by Tim_M 5844 days 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

> 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.
2 comments
mcav 5844 days ago
- Copy to Clipboard uses Flash.

- Google chat doesn't use true system idle time.

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aboodman 5843 days 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.

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