DirectInstallLinker will not work with Chrome packaged apps (manifest v2)

Originally reported on Google Code with ID 8047

Found in GWT Release (e.g. 2.4.0, 2.5.0 RC):
2.5.1-rc1


Encountered on OS / Browser (e.g. WinXP, IE8-9, FF7):
Chrome (Packaged app, manifest v2)


Detailed description (please be as specific as possible):
This issue is related to #7685, however there is still an issue with DirectInstallLinker
calling document.open(), which is forbidden in packaged apps.
Error message received from Chrome: "Uncaught document.open() is not available in packaged
apps."


Shortest code snippet which demonstrates issue (please indicate where
actual result differs from expected result):



Workaround if you have one:
None


Links to relevant GWT Developer Forum posts:



Link to patch posted at http://gwt-code-reviews.appspot.com:

Reported by dsanders@rapilabs.com on 2013-03-03 08:20:35