In 2017, the body responsible for standardizing web browser technologies, W3C, introduced Encrypted Media Extensions (EME)—thus bringing with it the end of competitive indie web browsers. No longer is it possible to build your own web browser capable of consuming some of the most popular content on the web. Websites like Netflix, Hulu, HBO, and others require copyright content protection which is only accessible through browser vendors who have license agreements with large corporations.
  • alexandra_kollontai [she/her]
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    4 years ago

    Indie web browsers have always been impossible. The scope of the web is too large for absolutely anyone to create a browser for. https://drewdevault.com/2020/03/18/Reckless-limitless-scope.html

    • spectre [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      At this point it has the same vibe as "indie OS"