WebUSB API: draft spec to safely expose USB device services to the web

Re:WebUSB API: draft spec to safely expose USB device servic... by jonathankoren on Sunday April 10, 2016 @07:36PM (#11468730)

Why are you trying to connect to the web at all?

> Yes, we can do much of this by having the user install a local application that communicates via web sockets, but that has its own security implications and adds an additional step for the user.

You're target audience is arduino hackers, and you're worried about them installing an app? You need to seriously reassess your assumptions.

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Re:WebUSB API: draft spec to safely expose USB device servic... by voltagex_ on Sunday April 10, 2016 @10:00PM (#11469192)

Or the target is someone teaching a class of newbies how to start with Arduino. Same device, different audience, different needs.

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Re:WebUSB API: draft spec to safely expose USB device servic... by jonathankoren on Sunday April 10, 2016 @11:44PM (#11469499)

It still doesn't make any sense. Who that's not intimidated with soldering irons and wiring circuits up that can literally burst into flames if you do it wrong, is going to say, "Heavens to Betsy! I have to click an installer! My word, I'm comin' down with the vapors!"?

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Re:WebUSB API: draft spec to safely expose USB device servic... by voltagex_ on Sunday April 10, 2016 @11:53PM (#11469520)

Strawman. I can teach an Arduino class with no soldering at all.

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Re:WebUSB API: draft spec to safely expose USB device servic... by monocasa on Monday April 11, 2016 @11:06AM (#11471984)

"and wiring circuits up that can literally burst into flames if you do it wrong"

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