[tor-bugs] #7256 [Firefox Patch Issues]: Explore zoom-based alternatives to fixed window sizes

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#7256: Explore zoom-based alternatives to fixed window sizes
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     Reporter:  mikeperry            |      Owner:  mikeperry
         Type:  project              |     Status:  new
     Priority:  normal               |  Milestone:
    Component:  Firefox Patch        |    Version:
  Issues                             |   Keywords:  tbb-fingerprinting tbb-
   Resolution:                       |  bounty
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Comment (by joebt):

 I'm a bit confused by the initial statement,

 > this potentially leaks information __''for users who''__ maximize their
 browser windows, as such windows will no longer be rounded.  [emphasis
 added]

 Does this mean that most users **don't maximize** browser windows,
 generally?  I've rarely seen anyone using any browser in partial screen,
 on a regular basis.  Maybe I missed something, but don't see how
 maximizing browsers would be the exception rather than the rule.

 Bug [https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/7255
 https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/7255 said]

 > We should display some kind of toolbar message or otherwise warn the
 user against maximizing their Tor Browser window

 I wasn't aware of a general practice of never changing Torbrowser from its
 initial size.
 Never seen it referenced on tor-talk in many yrs.

 Question:  The initial TBB window size is different for various devices.
 Unless it opens to use much more screen area on phones than it does on a
 large monitor, isn't it tiny on many phones?  Severely affecting
 usability?

 Is it not possible to report some multiple (based on __actual__ full
 window size) that's a multiple which would be closer to common (full)
 screen sizes, vs. spoofing a browser / screen size based on a partial TBB
 window?  Seems like it'd be trading one lie for another, but allowing
 users benefit of a full window (which seems like most use anyway?).

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