Other Applications • Re: Dactyloidae Browser (Basilisk fork)

Just stay tuned.

Don't worry — I'll be there in case something happens.

I will be restoring Australis in this new project, though the old Dactyloidae theme will be an add-on.

Good to know. With well-maintained software, sticking to the same design over many years is nowadays almost a feature in itself.

Will be researching how themes work in the FX add-on store, as they act like extensions for some reason.

Alright, but I have to add that changing the theme is not a high priority for me: a simple default theme would be entirely sufficient for now, until the more urgent issues are resolved.

There's a bunch of stuff you mentioned I will add, but one thing I cannot add is a Widevine Content Decryption Module plugin.

That’s fine by me. I think I’ve occasionally encountered Widevine DRM-protected SoundCloud tracks and news videos in the past — nothing that carries much weight for me. I merely mentioned it to ensure complete transparency regarding what WF56 can do and what Dactyloidae cannot.

A Widevine license sets me back around £3000

Are you sure? Google itself states:A license agreement is required for the use of Widevine products or services. Widevine does not assess any fee for use of its products and services.

and I am a 17y/o student.

This — and not being a disenfranchised EU citizen — seems nowadays to be the fundamental prerequisite for being able to even contemplate such a hopeful web browser project. Just my completely baseless opinion.

I literally cannot afford that, and neither can most organizations (even Pale Moon!)

If I am reading this correctly, the biggest obstacle lies simply in getting Google to respond to a request in the first place. Which comes as no great surprise to me — considering how one receives support whenever problems arise with a Gmail account. But perhaps, indirectly and in the distant future, it might be possible to add basic Widevine support.