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ZeroNet - Decentralized websites using Bitcoin crypto and BitTorrent network
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"YOUR BROWSER IS NOT SAFE" message needs an explanation #1084

Open yurivict opened 7 years ago

yurivict commented 7 years ago

It only says "use ZeroNet in the Tor browser". I don't use Tor browser, I use regular browser.

I have no idea how to replace http://localhost:43110 with ZeroNet in the URL line, if that's what is meant. You need to add a link with explanation how to change this is the browsers.

Also, why does ZeroNet assume that users use the Tor Browser? Tor is only one way for ZeroNet to gain connectivity, and Tor Browser protects regular users who browse the websites through Tor. That isn't the case at all with ZeroNet, so there is no association with Tor Browser.

sergei-bondarenko commented 7 years ago

@yurivict Are you want message says that all is OK even when Tor devs write that it is not OK to use other browsers with Tor? Or are you proposing change this message? In the second case, please, write the text you want it contain.

yurivict commented 7 years ago

Tor devs write that it is not OK to use other browsers with Tor

The reasons they use for Tor browsing don't apply to ZeroNet, which is a local service. There are no remote attackers, nobody else sees my browser's headers, my data does't get sent from me to some remote place. It's a totally different situation.

Tor Browser is irrelevant to ZeroNet, I don't know why do you recommend it or assume that people have it. You aren't Tor.

There are also safer ways to browse through Tor than Tor Browser. See QubesOS for example https://www.qubes-os.org/intro/ Browsing from Virtual Machine is also much safer compared to Tor Browser.

sergei-bondarenko commented 7 years ago

my data does't get sent from me to some remote place

It can. See this site. Tor browser prevents IP leak in this case.

yurivict commented 7 years ago

It can. See this site. Tor browser prevents IP leak in this case.

Tor Browser has a flawed concept. They try to plug various bugs while keeping large browser codebase. A much better approach is to use virtual machines. They connect network through Tor, and no browser bugs can ever cause any IP leaks.

So, ZeroNet should recommend Cubes OS then, because it is certainly a better solution compared to the Tor Browser.