Dooble
 |
|
Screenshot of Dooble Web Browser 1.50
|
|
| Developer(s) | Alexis Megas |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 0.1 September 2009 |
| Stable release | 1.51 (March 1, 2015) [±] |
| Preview release | Non [±] |
| Development status | Active |
| Written in | C++ |
| Operating system | FreeBSD, Linux, OS X, OS/2, Windows |
| Engine | WebKit |
| Platform | Cross-platform |
| Size | 8 MB |
| Available in | Multilanguage |
| Type | Web Browser |
| License | 3-clause BSD License[1] |
| Website | dooble |
Dooble is a free and open source Web browser. Dooble was created to improve privacy.[2] Currently, Dooble is available for FreeBSD,[3] Linux,[3] OS X,[3] OS/2, and Windows.[3] 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.[citation needed]
Features[edit]
Dooble is designed and implemented in order to improve privacy and usability.
Addons
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.
Bookmarks
Dooble includes a simple bookmarking system. Users may modify bookmarks via a bookmarks browser and a popup that's accessible from the location widget.
Cookie Management
Along with standard cookie management options, Dooble also provides a mechanism that automatically removes cookies. If permitted, Dooble will occasionally remove undesired HTTP cookies.[4][5]
Distributed Search Engine
Dooble partially integrates the distributed search engine YaCy.[6]
Encrypted and Authenticated Information
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.
File Manager and FTP Browser
Included is a non-JavaScript file manager and FTP browser.[5]
Proxy Configuration
Configurable proxy settings provide reasonable flexibility.
Session Restoration
Dooble supports session restoration for authenticated sessions. If Dooble exits prematurely, the user may restore previous tabs and windows at the next authenticated session.
Third-Party Content Blocking
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.
Passphrase
A security passphrase can be created for the browser. The password can be set from the Safe area of the browser settings.[7]
History[edit]
The first version (0.1) was released in September, 2009.[6] The current version (1.51) was released on March 1st, 2015.[1]
Releases[edit]
Dooble is also available on Nokia's N900.[8]
Reception[edit]
Dooble has been rated as the ninth of ten "top" Linux browsers by Jack Wallen.[9]
See also[edit]
.svg){kind=logo}
- List of web browsers
- List of web browsers for Unix and Unix-like operating systems
- Comparison of web browsers
- Qt (software)
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Dooble Web Browser". Sourceforge. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
- ^ Frank Ziemann (August 28, 2009). "Dooble für die Privatsphäre". PC Welt. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ a b c d "Dooble Web browser". Retrieved July 18, 2011.
- ^ Computer-Bild-Editor. "Dooble". Computerbild.de. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ a b Pakalski, Ingo (December 30, 2009). "Dooble-Browser setzt auf Datenschutz" (in German). Golem.de. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
- ^ a b Benthin, Falko (August 26, 2009). "Das Dooble-Browser-Projekt arbeitet an einem freien Browser, welcher die Privatsphäre seiner Anwender schützt." (in German). Pro-Linux. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ Vatu, Gabriela. "A handy Web browser". Softpedia. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ^ Aapo Rantalainen. "Release Package for Dooble on Maemo". Maemo. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
- ^ Wallen, Jack (2011-01-11). "10 Web browsers for the Linux operating system". TechRepublic. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
Add-On Links
- ^ TOR; sourceforge.net/users/doobleaner, sourceforge.net/users/sergeyvar (2013-03-07). "Tor Browser Addon for Dooble". sourceforge.net. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ^ InterFace; sourceforge.net/users/berndhs, sourceforge.net/users/doobleaner (2012-10-31). "Interface - Chat Messenger, Open Source Social Network, Online Chess Game". sourceforge.net. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
External links[edit]
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dooble. |
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
