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When did having my own data stored in regular files become "strange"? If the data is tied to a browser, how do I back it up/save a copy of it? How do I persist it when the browsers local settings/cache are cleared (either by clearing or eg. when the OS is installed)?
When did having my own data stored in regular files become "strange"? I meant your wording was strange. I had to reread it several times to understand what you meant, and I think the parent poster also didn't understand what you meant. If the data is tied to a browser, how do I back it up/save a copy of it? In Firefox, back up your profile. How do I persist it when the browsers local settings/cache are cleared (eithe…
that's hardly the same as having a file i can copy and use anywhere.
> If you clear it intentionally then why should it persist?
In Safari at least, "local storage" is cleared when clearing other data like cookies etc. I would imagine that's not unique to Safari.
You also failed to cover the concept of "the OS is re-installed" or "a new device is purchased".
"Backup your firefox profile" is an unbelievably short-sighted suggestion - am I supposed to keep transporting a Firefox profile around forever? What if I want to use a different browser? What if I want to use my data on a device that doesn't expose the raw filesystem to the user, and thus I can't copy my profile to the correct location (assuming it was even binary compatible)?
I can't believe I have to explain the benefits of a regular file with data in it, to a directory containing a mix of browsing history, cookies, crash dumps, plugin information, and somewhere, an SQLite database containing my data.