Bug#467324: Gnash in Desktop task?

[Robert Millan <rmh@aybabtu.com>]

On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 01:07:26PM +0200, Per Olofsson wrote:
> Robert Millan wrote:
> > I think the "click before run" feature in a way makes stability a hidden
> > factor.  It'd be trivial to implement the same feature in Gnash, if desired,
> > but I think the result is that it makes Swfdec look more stable in comparison,
> > which could be somewhat deceitful.
> 
> Yet, there are tons of unwanted flash animations on the Internet. I think having
> a "click before run" feature is a large benefit, both in terms of stability and
> security. A program as complex as a flash player is bound to have bugs. Not
> playing any animations unless the user clicks on them limits the exposure
> considerably.

Now that I check, Gnash has that feature already:

  Edit -> Preferences -> Player -> Start Gnash in pause mode

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Robert Millan

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