tor-devers,
So we are currently developing v2 of DDG applications and I'm personally interested in getting you guys involved. I think that there is serious value in ensuring Tor is an option for both Android and iOS. Currently we support Tor via Orbot on Android via the HTTP/S proxy method since the SOCKS method is known to have DNS leaks.
Since the applications will be distributed via the respective stores, and specifically in the case of iOS, we cannot rely on the whole rooted / jailbroken methods. I understand that there is an application Covert Browser that claims to properly leverage Tor; however, since the source is closed, I remain unconvinced. This application stands to be both an interface to DuckDuckGo for quick and secure searching as well as a Tor enabled browser.
We are always looking for other ways we can help, so let us know. I'd also like to discuss donation and a few other administration things off-list.
respectfully,
caine
On 01/02/2012 02:39 PM, caine tighe wrote:
there is serious value in ensuring Tor is an option for both Android and iOS. Currently we support Tor via Orbot on Android via the HTTP/S proxy method since the SOCKS method is known to have DNS leaks.
I agree! As a side note, in Orweb v2, when you type a search in the location bar, it utilizes the DDG hidden service.
The SOCKS method works fine if you support the right type of SOCKS. There is inherently nothing wrong with Tor's SOCKS support, and it is what we utilize for the Firefox Mobile ProxyMob add-on.
application Covert Browser that claims to properly leverage Tor; however, since the source is closed, I remain unconvinced. This
Regardless of the poor approach to transparency they have taken, it does seem that Tor integrated into a browser or search app directly is the only way to go on iOS at the moment. I don't quite understand what happens when multiple apps with Tor embedded in them are running at once, with the psuedo backgrounding/multitasking that iOS supports.
It is also true that it is best to keep Tor running and connected as long as possible in order for it to be able to optimize circuits, update directories, and so on. If you are constantly starting and stopping it within one app, the performance may suffer.
application stands to be both an interface to DuckDuckGo for quick and secure searching as well as a Tor enabled browser.
It would be fantastic to have you take this on, as an open-source option is needed for iOS, and the Guardian Project isn't currently able to expand to that platform.
best, +n
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Nathan Freitas