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Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by arkadiyt on Thursday August 27, 2020 @10:00PM (#24300677)
> they bury the no-install, run-in-browser link

I wrote a browser extension that will transparently redirect all zoom links to user their web client:

https://github.com/arkadiyt/zoom-redirector

Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by robomc on Thursday August 27, 2020 @11:14PM (#24301027)
love this extension. we recommend it for everyone at work as the zoom client is banned.
Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by panpanna on Friday August 28, 2020 @04:33AM (#24302622)
What do you then do about the horrible performance of zoom in chrome?

For me, the sound becomes unintelligible as soon as someone shares his screen.

Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by donkeyd on Friday August 28, 2020 @04:47AM (#24302724)
Try a different browser. On Mac, Safari is much more resource efficient than Chrome for example. On Windows I'm not sure, but it can't hurt t give FF a try.
Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by franga2000 on Friday August 28, 2020 @10:16AM (#24305102)
N=1, but it works great in Firefox on Linux and doesn't use noticeably more resources that what I usually see with video calls.
Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by panpanna on Friday August 28, 2020 @06:51AM (#24303416)
Last I checked FF was not even supported :)
Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by krageon on Friday August 28, 2020 @09:18AM (#24304469)
It has been supported for at least a month, probably two. I didn't (have to) use Zoom before that, thankfully.
Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by rbg246 on Friday August 28, 2020 @07:24AM (#24303604)
Looks supported now
Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by robomc on Thursday September 03, 2020 @05:02PM (#24368863)
Haven't had this problem. And in general, we try to get people to use whereby (also the web version), which we've been very happy with.
Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by jamaicahest on Saturday August 29, 2020 @02:50AM (#24314201)
You recommend using the extension to circumvent your employer banning your use of Zoom, while at work?
Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by garmaine on Saturday August 29, 2020 @04:46AM (#24314705)
He said they banned the zoom client, not the zoom service.
Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by robomc on Thursday September 03, 2020 @05:03PM (#24368874)
It's wild to me how many companies are happy for everyone to have that client installed, despite usually having otherwise completely onerous security policies in other areas.
Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by andrewnicolalde on Thursday August 27, 2020 @11:45PM (#24301154)
That's brilliant, thank you for making me aware of this!
Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by dheera on Friday August 28, 2020 @01:13AM (#24301561)
I thought they removed the in-browser link? Does your extension still work?
Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by HenryBemis on Friday August 28, 2020 @04:36AM (#24302638)
Likewise, I could swear that the first couple of times I had to use Zoom there was a clean/clear/large font option to "use web", and after some time they must have removed it (or changd the font to white and set it to 3).

I use WindowsFirewallControl (WFC) by BiniSoft (think ZoneAlarmPro) and "Allow" very specific executables to reach the internet. In that case, the Install/Uninstall.exe would cause an alarm, and I would (of course) "Block" it.

I know this is not a solution for (ahem) elderly, but it can work for the majority of 'us'.

Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by londons_explore on Friday August 28, 2020 @06:22AM (#24303269)
The in-browser link is hidden till you click the button to launch the zoom client app. Then, the link appears.
Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by croon on Friday August 28, 2020 @07:39AM (#24303698)
> The in-browser link is hidden till you click the button to launch the zoom client app. Then, the link appears.

As someone who doesn't use Zoom, this gobsmacked me.

Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by RealStickman_ on Friday August 28, 2020 @01:57AM (#24301770)
According to a different comment it is hidden by default.
Re:Zoom still don't understand GDPR by lboc on Friday August 28, 2020 @12:59AM (#24301503)
Thank you.