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by xen2xen1 2069 days ago
I will absolutely use this unironically on Linux, and I can't wait. Edge has all (most?) of the features of Chrome and isn't tied to Google's services. Somehow the world has twisted to where I trust Microsoft more than Google, even if it's just to not shut their stuff down on a whim. I'm trying to get all my services off Google, and if it weren't for Voice... You ought to unironically try it.
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As far as I know MS doesn’t tie your browser login with their web apps login. If true that’s enough reason to use Edge over Chrome.

Personally, I’ll stick with Firefox. Especially now that you can choose your default browser in iOS, with my Firefox data synced across all devices no matter the platform it’s a great experience.

I’m unironically using Firefox.
It's like people forgot firefox exists ;_;

If your workload does not consist of synthetic benchmark development or hardcore webgl stuff, firefox is more than capable of being used as your daily driver. Hell, it once had over 30% of market share. Also, its more configurable, and offers interesting privacy features.

Why send your data to Big Tech when today you can avoid it (ungoogled chromium et al)?
I am on Windows and I would like to use ungoogled Chromium but I don't see it as a choice because it does not have automatic updates and I am concerned about my security. I suppose this is a solved problem on Linux?
There are repos that carry it, but doesn't the Windows version autoupdate? Or at least warn you of an update?
Does Chromium not fit this bill?? ( I really don't know)