[liberationtech] Standalone JS apps vs. browser extensions, which is better?

[Guido Witmond]

On 08/26/13 20:44, Francisco Ruiz wrote:

> 
> 2. Even worse, if they save any data (public keys, in this case), the
> database remains tied to each particular computer. Forget about going to
> the library and using it there.


Forget about going to the library. The public access computers are a
cost for the library. Not a tool for internal use. The amount of care
that the libray sysops have for malware protection is lower than that of
their computers for themselves. It's not malice, just lower priorities.

These public access computer are good to read a digital newspaper,
search the catalog of the library and other public news sources.

However. *Never ever, type in your credentials on these machines!*

Friends don't let friends use public terminals.

I once read a comment stating that public access computers contain as
much viruses as that good looking prostitute in that oriental bar.

It is time to reincarnate that meme.

Guido.