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It is a shame that Orion is Mac and iOS only. I found this statement[1] in response to a request for it on other platforms > We are getting a lot of repeat qu
by AndrewDavis 2y ago
It is a shame that Orion is Mac and iOS only. I found this statement[1] in response to a request for it on other platforms
> We are getting a lot of repeat questions about windows/linux/android version and sometimes it appears that users think that the team is choosing not to work on these platforms. The situation is quite different and simpler - we do not have the resources to hire a new team to do any of these platforms yet.
> And since Orion is funded by its users only, it is entirely up to the number of subscribers and Orion+ sales we have that will enable funding a new team to make Orion for any new platform. And building a browser is not cheap, especially one on top of WebKit.
> Ways you can help accelerate this is:
> Contribute to Orion development with your time
> Help spread the word about Orion to attract more users
> Get Orion+ and financially support developmet
This is a tricky situation to be in. A lack of resources to support multiple platforms, but the solution being more subscribers. But the incentive structure is perplexing. Those supporting development going to be those already using Orion. And those not on Mac/iOS are unlikely to financially support a browser they can't use in the hopes it might one day come to a platform I use.
[1] https://orionfeedback.org/d/2321-orion-for-windows-android-linux https://orionfeedback.org/d/2321-orion-for-windows-android-l...
- TheSpiceIsLife 2y agoAlso remember Apple users are much more lucrative, they tend to be way more willing to pay for software than Windows users.
- aryonoco 2y agoBut a lot of Apple users who use things such as Kagi and Orion (i.e., the hacker news crowd) also use other platforms. I have a MacBook but run Linux on my desktop and I know I’m not the only one. The ability to have the same browser on all platforms (with synced tabs, bookmarks etc) is really useful.
- micromacrofoot 2y agoright you are gregory
- TheSpiceIsLife 2y agoThat's a very Australian thing to say. I think the smallest macropod is the Tammar Wallaby?
- prox 2y agoMaybe do a crowdfunding effort?
- skinkestek 2y agoI happen to be in the target audience: Orion user on Mac (but I think of it as a better Safari if anyone saw me writing I only use Safari and Firefox), but would like to have it available on my non Mac machines as well.
- bmo-at 2y agoSame here for me, I will look into donating some of my time to this project
- freehorse 2y agoThey announced they are planning linux release in 2025 in their end of 2024 event, and down in the thread you linked they hint apparently it is now in active development.