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Comment by mikewhy

> > dramatically improving security

> How so? That seems pretty dubious to me

With an electron app, I have access to your file system and can start deleting things. Yes, some operating systems might gate access but it's not standard or granular enough.

While the file system api in browsers requires your approval.

parent mikewhy 4 years ago

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