Software:Dooble

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Short description: Web browser
Dooble Web Browser
Dooble.jpg
Screenshot of Dooble Web Browser 1.56b
Developer(s)Dooble Project Team
Initial releaseAugust 2008; 15 years ago (2008-08)
Stable release2021.07.05 (July 5, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-07-05)[1]) [±]
Written inC++
EngineQt WebEngine
Operating systemFreeBSD, Linux, macOS, OS/2, Windows
PlatformCross-platform
Size80.3 MB
Available inMultilanguage
TypeWeb Browser
LicenseBSD-3-Clause[2]
Websitetextbrowser.github.io/dooble/

Dooble is a free and open-source web browser that was created to offer improved privacy for users.[3] Currently, Dooble is available for FreeBSD,[4] Haiku, Linux,[4][5][6] macOS,[4] OS/2, and Windows.[4] Dooble uses Qt for its user interface and abstraction from the operating system and processor architecture. As a result, Dooble should be portable to any system that supports OpenSSL, POSIX threads, Qt, SQLite, and other libraries.

Features

Dooble is designed and implemented in order to improve privacy and usability.

  • Dooble includes a simple bookmarking system. Users may modify bookmarks via a bookmarks browser and a popup that's accessible from the location widget.
  • Along with standard cookie management options, Dooble also provides a mechanism that automatically removes cookies. If permitted, Dooble will occasionally remove undesired HTTP cookies.[7][8]
  • Dooble Web Browser provides according to the News Portal Hongkiat an "easy to use download manager".[9]
  • Dooble partially integrates the distributed search engine YaCy.[10]
  • Most of the data that Dooble retains is stored using authenticated encryption. Dooble does not encode file associations and user settings. Dooble also provides a session-based model using temporary keys. The passphrase may be modified without the loss of data.
  • Included is a non-JavaScript file manager and FTP browser.[8]
  • Version 1.53 introduced Gopher (protocol) support.
  • A security passphrase can be created for the browser. The password can be set from the Safe area of the browser settings.[11] "You need to create a master password, otherwise everything is wiped when you exit the program", points out PCAdvisor.[12]
  • Version 1.26 of Dooble introduced support for addons. The TorBrowser Add-On[addon 1] based on Vidalia was added in version 1.40. The Vidalia plugin was removed in version 1.49.
  • The Add-On with the name InterFace[addon 2] expands the browser with social network functions like a messenger with group chat, a friend list, an e-mail client, a chess game, and a forum function like a bulletin board.
  • InterFace is based on Qt and can be integrated as a plugin. It's based on a clone of the RetroShare Messenger. The plugin is considered deprecated.
  • Configurable proxy settings provide reasonable flexibility.
  • Dooble supports session restoration for authenticated sessions. If Dooble exits prematurely, the user may restore previous tabs and windows at the next authenticated session.
  • Some Web sites employ iFrames in order to distribute content from one or more third-party Web sites. Since this technology may raise privacy issues with some users, Dooble provides a means of blocking external content.

History

The first version (0.1) was released in September 2008.[10]

Since November 5, 2017 it uses the Qt WebEngine.[13]

The version (2.1.6) was released on January 25, 2018.[14]

Releases

Dooble was also available on Nokia's N900.[15]

Reception

In 2014 Dooble was rated as the ninth of ten "top" Linux browsers by Jack Wallen.[6] Dooble further has been announced in 2015 as one of the top five best secure browsers.[16] PCWorld reviewed Dooble in 2015 on the feature side as "rendering quickly, even on image-heavy sites".[17] The Guardian recommended Dooble in 2015 as an alternative browser against surveillance: "Try out a privacy-focused browser such as Dooble.".[18]

See also


References

  1. ↑ "Dooble Web Browser". Software:GitHub. 2021-07-05. https://github.com/textbrowser/dooble/releases. 
  2. ↑ "Dooble Web Browser". Sourceforge. http://sourceforge.net/projects/dooble/. 
  3. ↑ Ziemann, Frank (August 28, 2009). "Dooble für die Privatsphäre" (in de). https://www.pcwelt.de/news/Neuer-Browser-Dooble-fuer-die-Privatsphaere-443292.html. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Dooble Web browser". http://dooble.sourceforge.net/. 
  5. ↑ Poro, Maria (July 7, 2013). "Los 4 navegadores web más ligeros para Linux" (in es). https://planetared.com/2013/07/los-4-navegadores-web-mas-ligeros-para-linux/. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Wallen, Jack (January 11, 2011). "10 Web browsers for the Linux operating system". http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10-things/10-web-browsers-for-the-linux-operating-system/. 
  7. ↑ "Dooble". Computerbild.de. http://www.computerbild.de/download/Dooble-6160126.html. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Pakalski, Ingo (December 30, 2009). "Dooble-Browser setzt auf Datenschutz" (in de). Golem.de. http://www.golem.de/0912/72129.html. 
  9. ↑ Kahn, Fahad (February 1, 2014). "20 Alternative Web Browsers For Windows You Didn't Know Of". Hongkiat.com. http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/alternative-windows-web-browsers/. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Benthin, Falko (August 26, 2009). "Das Dooble-Browser-Projekt arbeitet an einem freien Browser, welcher die Privatsphäre seiner Anwender schützt." (in de). Pro-Linux. http://www.pro-linux.de/news/1/14620/browser-dooble-legt-wert-auf-privatsphaere.html. 
  11. ↑ Vatu, Gabriela. "A handy Web browser". Softpedia. http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Browsers/Dooble.shtml. 
  12. ↑ Casserly, Martyn (February 27, 2015). "Dooble review: A security-conscious web browser that is effective but also restrictive". pcadvisor.co.uk. http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/software/3599036/dooble-review-security-conscious-web-browser/. 
  13. ↑ "Dooble". https://textbrowser.github.io/dooble/. 
  14. ↑ "Dooble Web Browser". Dooble. https://textbrowser.github.io/dooble/. 
  15. ↑ Aapo Rantalainen. "Release Package for Dooble on Maemo". Maemo. http://maemo.org/packages/view/dooble. 
  16. ↑ Dunn, John (2015-03-11). "The best 5 secure browsers 2015". TechWorld. http://www.techworld.com/security/the-best-5-secure-browsers-2015-3246550/?p=2. 
  17. ↑ Harac, Ian (2015-04-05). "Review: Dooble enters the crowded field of alternative browsers". PCWorld. http://www.pcworld.com/article/2031427/review-dooble-enters-the-crowded-field-of-alternative-browsers.html. 
  18. ↑ Tufnell, Nicholas (2015-03-06). "21 tips, tricks and shortcuts to help you stay anonymous online: 13. USE ALTERNATIVE BROWSERS". The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/mar/06/tips-tricks-anonymous-privacy. 

Add-On Links

  1. ↑ TOR; sourceforge.net/users/doobleaner, sourceforge.net/users/sergeyvar (2013-03-07). "Tor Browser Addon for Dooble". sourceforge.net. http://sourceforge.net/projects/torbrowser/. 
  2. ↑ InterFace; sourceforge.net/users/berndhs, sourceforge.net/users/doobleaner (2012-10-31). "Interface - Chat Messenger, Open Source Social Network, Online Chess Game". sourceforge.net. http://sourceforge.net/projects/interface/. 

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