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by usr1106 1628 days ago
2 questions:

* why?

* security?
2 comments
InfiniteRand 1628 days ago
From the introduction "Compiling programs into JavaScript, asm.js, or WebAssembly with tools like Emscripten or GopherJS isn't enough to successfully run many programs client-side" it seems like the intent is to be able to port "Unmodified C, C++, Go, and Node.js programs" to the browser.

Big use case for this I would imagine is games

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spicybright 1628 days ago
Security? As secure as any javascript programmed site is.

Why? Why not? (Just don't put it in production lol)

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rezonant 1628 days ago
I think the parent poster thinks this is somehow breaking out of the JS sandbox (which it's not).

> (Just don't put it in production lol)

Why not? If you were to use multiple "processes" using Browsix in your app, it actually may be _more_ secure as Web Workers do not share state with each other and the main thread. (EDIT: Although for me I would at best take inspiration from this rather than use it for a real app)

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spicybright 1627 days ago
It's because the code isn't mature or seems to be maintained anymore (last commit is april of 2019, pile of issues built up, etc.)

So it wouldn't be wise to rely on that from a business standpoint.

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rezonant 1627 days ago
Oh sure. Was just wondering if there was something technical you'd seen. In any case I think this is just a student project right?
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