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[tor-bugs] #10642 [- Select a component]: Tor browser should have clear visual distinction to normal Firefox / browser
#10642: Tor browser should have clear visual distinction to normal Firefox /
browser
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Reporter: dwt | Owner:
Type: enhancement | Status: new
Priority: normal | Milestone:
Component: - Select a component | Version:
Keywords: | Actual Points:
Parent ID: | Points:
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The Tor browser should have a clear visual distinction to the normal
browser, to help prevent the user mixing it up with the normal Firefox
instance he is running and thus inadvertently loosing anonymity without
wanting to.
I know myself, I will mix this up many times, so I need all the help I can
get in not getting the two confused and giving up my privacy without
wanting to.
I see several facets here:
* For me as a user who does not need to fear shoulder surfing or imminent
inspection of my machine from an adversary, a firefox theme that is
clearly marked as TOR is perfect. Examples https://addons.mozilla.org/en-
US/firefox/addon/tor-browser-c/ [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-
US/firefox/addon/tor-browser-c/ https://addons.mozilla.org/en-
US/firefox/addon/tor-browser-b/] I would prefer something a little better
integrated with system colors though for improved readability.
* For a user who has to fear shoulder surfing something more subtle would
be preferable, I would suggest something that is visually very distinct
but doesn't hint at the !TorProject directly.
When you install TorBrowser for the first time, it already asks some setup
questions (like: do you need a proxy). That would be a good time to offer
a choice of themes to. Perhaps asking for a threat profile is a bit much.
The end result should however definitely be that the Tor Browser is
visually very distinct to the regular browser.
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Ticket URL: <https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/10642>
Tor Bug Tracker & Wiki <https://trac.torproject.org/>
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