Client Configuration

Class Diagram#

Settings#

Preferred client kind#

There are two options to choose from:

• HTTP_CLIENT:
  A resource-efficient client that does not require a browser but instead makes direct HTTP requests. Especially useful for low-power devices like a Raspberry Pi.
• HEADLESS_BROWSER:
  A browser like Firefox but without a graphical user interface. Very resource-intensive and should only be used if the hardware is capable of running a headless browser. NOT recommended for use on devices like a Raspberry Pi.

User agent#

By default, Friedolyn tells the university its true identity. If the user would like to be more inconspicuous, they may select a fake user agent. Then, Friedolyn would seem like a regular web browser.

All values other than the pre-defined ones will be used verbatim.

Pre-defined values#

The pre-defined user-agents consist of a client (i.e. the software making the request) and a platform (i.e. the operating system the client is running on). Here’s an overview of the platforms that each client supports:

• Friedolyn

  • Friedolyn.DEFAULT (no platform specified)
  • Friedolyn.Linux
  • Friedolyn.Zorin
  • Friedolyn.Ubuntu
  • Friedolyn.Windows
  • Friedolyn.MacOS
• Mozilla Firefox

  • Mozilla Firefox.Linux
  • Mozilla Firefox.Ubuntu
  • Mozilla Firefox.Fedora
  • Mozilla Firefox.Android
  • Mozilla Firefox.Windows
  • Mozilla Firefox.MacOS
  • Mozilla Firefox.iPhone
  • Mozilla Firefox.iPad
• Gnome Web

  • Gnome Web.Ubuntu
• Apple Safari

  • Apple Safari.MacOS
  • Apple Safari.iPhone
  • Apple Safari.iPad
• Google Chrome

  • Google Chrome.Linux
  • Google Chrome.Android
  • Google Chrome.Windows
  • Google Chrome.MacOS
  • Google Chrome.iPhone
  • Google Chrome.iPad
• Vivaldi

  • Vivaldi.Linux
  • Vivaldi.Windows
  • Vivaldi.MacOS
• Microsoft Edge

  • Microsoft Edge.Android
  • Microsoft Edge.Windows
  • Microsoft Edge.MacOS
  • Microsoft Edge.iPhone
  • Microsoft Edge.Xbox

Do not track#

The Do Not Track header indicates whether the user would prefer privacy rather than personalised content.

Global Privacy Control#

The Global Privacy Control header indicates whether the user consents to a website or service selling or sharing their personal information with third parties.