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Open source browsers already exist though
by snapcaster 2y ago
Open source browsers already exist though
- PaulHoule 2y agoMany forks of Chromium, yes. Most if the rest of them pass the “open source” test but would struggle on the “browser” side.
- niutech 2y agoZen Browser, Floorp, Mullvad Browser, Pale Moon, Epiphany aren't "browsers"?
- tinytuna 2y agoMullvad Browser is basically Tor Browser without the onion network which is itself based off Firefox
- neodymiumphish 2y agoDon’t forget the most well-funded alternative, Edge!
- niutech 2y agoWe're talking about open source browsers.
- madeofpalk 2y agoWho pays for the development? Is the linux model viable for a browser? Open source browsers are either bad and non-competitive, or they're Firefox and still get criticism for being in the pocket of Google.
- niutech 2y agoBrave or Vivaldi aren't bad. They get money from partnerships, search deals and donations.
- madeofpalk 2y agoThey also avoid actually paying for browser development. Could Brave or Vivaldi fund Chromium itself?
- niutech 2y agoI don't know, but they already contribute patches to Chromium.