Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

One example would be running a client on hardware not capable of performing encryption fast enough. I think would be particularly relevant to web browsers on Amiga.



To be honest, the decryption burden is fairly small compared to the layout burden. I don't think this is much of an excuse.


But that brings us into a completely different discussion: if you require JavaScript in your browser


My Chrome settings are to disable by default, and I only reenable it selectively. Unfortunately, yes, it is sometimes necessary.


There are extremists out there who submit the URL they would like to view, then receive it on e-mail later on in a document like format they are comfortable using and that does not track you.


> it is sometimes necessary.

[Citation needed]


In general? Employer-mandated web apps.

In my personal case? OpenStreetMap/Google maps.




Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: