Sure, but they can also add a new API for raw socket operations.

burgerbrain · on Dec 13, 2011

This would undoubtedly be a bad idea. There is a reason it doesn't already exist.

bdonlan · on Dec 13, 2011

I'm not saying open it up to just anything, but if this is for ChromeOS, they could certainly grant access to manually-installed extensions (not extension gallery extensions) and/or to OS components.

krallja · on Dec 13, 2011

"Install this app* to get 10 free cows in FarmVille!"

* Note: App may include port scanner. Do not look directly into the operational end of the port scanner.