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Orion browser hits public beta on Linux

https://lemmy.linuxuserspace.show/post/1132719

Orion browser hits public beta on Linux - Lemmy for LUS

Lemmy

Mar 19 at 5:39amWeb
Show thread𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘬Mar 19

built in GTK4/libadwaita

So basically a Gnome app. *scnr*

Show threadCris_CitrusMar 19
What does scnr mean?
Show threadImgurRefugee114Mar 19
I pay for Kagi. I have no idea why I’d ever want to use this when things the librewolf, Florida, and helium exist…
Show threadokwhateverdudeMar 19
Aligned incentives. The FF forks are based on code from a company that is controlled opposition/competition to Google. It will capitulate. And then you’re dependent on the volunteers that pour blood, sweat, and tokens into maintaining a fork that rips out that capitulation. I’m tired, man. I am a daily FF driver, but I’m ready for browser driven by a company with better aligned incentives. I too pay for Kagi. Have been watching the browser bit for awhile to see if a Linux build would land. Or for Ladybird to mature. Frankly, anything other than chromium or firefox.
Show threadwarmasterMar 19

Orion

  • not open source
  • security and privacy can’t be publicly audited

FF forks

  • open source
  • can be publicly audited

Ladybird

  • Run by a questionable person known to say questionable things

Servo

  • Our only hope. FF fork maintainers should shift their efforts to ship a browser using the Servo engine when it becomes production ready.
Show threadrecklessengagementMar 19
I’m always happy to see more options available