Re: [w3c/manifest] The new definition of "installable web application" is inconsistent with the normative text of the specification (Issue #1168)

tomayac left a comment (w3c/manifest#1168)

> Yes, perhaps we disagree on whether "installing" websites without a Web App Manifest should fall within the scope of the Web App Manifest specification.

This [Solitaire](https://www.watsonbrosgames.com/solitaire/) game is a perfect example where installation without a manifest would be desirable. The game doesn't have a manifest, but it works perfectly as an installed app. The favicon can become the icon, and the name comes from the `<title>`. Would it be better if they published a manifest? Certainly (and I reached out regarding that), but it works for my (and supposedly others') use case.


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