Zeronet: Create Desktop ZeroNet Client

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I believe that ZeroNet needs a desktop client. A desktop client would provide a better environment than a browser-based client due to restrictions in browsers. Additionally, a desktop client that autostarts the python script which handles p2p decentralization would provide a better p2p environment.

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A desktop client would provide a better environment than a browser-based client due to restrictions in browsers.

A desktop client will force us to choose a single rendering engine, which leads to unnecessary centralization. It also defeats some ZeroNet features, such as proxy support and easy integration with existing software (e.g. curl, lol).

Additionally, a desktop client that autostarts the python script which handles p2p decentralization would provide a better p2p environment.

You can make ZeroNet run at startup.

[dssecret]

A desktop client will force us to chose a single rendering engine

I do not believe that is the case. I believe it would just require additional work. However, in most operating systems, there are some rendering engines that are always used (i.e. WebKit and its fork, Blink).

You can make ZeroNet run at startup

Yes, you can except it isn't very user friendly.

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I do not believe that is the case. I believe it would just require additional work. However, in most operating systems, there are some rendering engines that are always used (i.e. WebKit and its fork, Blink).

Eh, wat? I'm free to choose between Blink and Gecko on Windows, (most) Linuxes and Mac OS.

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Most people just use Blink or WebKit.