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Re: Microsoft Edge dev preview for Linux

#11

Post by xen2xen1 »

k__ wrote: post #2

Wasn't there a post hear some time ago, arguing that MS won't wind down Windows and going full in on Linux? My guess is, OS money is over and MS wants to safe budget in the long run running its money makers on Linux etc.

They have just decided to sell all their stuffs on all their places, instead of pushing Windows. PCs are losing their place so they've decided not to go down with the ship. But, they have no need to replace Windows, that's still a large bastion of sales for business, and a tremendous lead in for Azure and Office 365. That would only lessen if they moved to something they controlled less.

Re: Microsoft Edge dev preview for Linux

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Post by addicted »

xen2xen1 wrote: post #9
llarsson wrote: post #3

Nice of them to make something so that CI/CD systems can run tests of frontend functionality in Edge without requiring a Windows runner. Because I cannot imagine anyone will use this unironically as their browser on their Linux desktop.

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.

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.

Re: Microsoft Edge dev preview for Linux

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Post by k__ »

xen2xen1 wrote: post #11
k__ wrote: post #2

Wasn't there a post hear some time ago, arguing that MS won't wind down Windows and going full in on Linux? My guess is, OS money is over and MS wants to safe budget in the long run running its money makers on Linux etc.

They have just decided to sell all their stuffs on all their places, instead of pushing Windows. PCs are losing their place so they've decided not to go down with the ship. But, they have no need to replace Windows, that's still a large bastion of sales for business, and a tremendous lead in for Azure and Office 365. That would only lessen if they moved to something they controlled less.

Wouldn't be surprised if Office will follow Edge.

Re: Microsoft Edge dev preview for Linux

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Post by ThrowawayR2 »

k__ wrote: post #2

Wasn't there a post hear some time ago, arguing that MS won't wind down Windows and going full in on Linux? My guess is, OS money is over and MS wants to safe budget in the long run running its money makers on Linux etc.

The browser never brought in revenue for MS directly; it was part of their moat. (Exactly like Google today, now that I think about it.)

Windows, both server and desktop, is still raking in billions. There is zero reason for MS to give up on it.

Re: Microsoft Edge dev preview for Linux

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Post by GekkePrutser »

AnIdiotOnTheNet wrote: post #5
k__ wrote: post #2

Wasn't there a post hear some time ago, arguing that MS won't wind down Windows and going full in on Linux? My guess is, OS money is over and MS wants to safe budget in the long run running its money makers on Linux etc.

Microsoft makes a pretty good amount of money on Windows licensing, and a whole lot of places run Windows because 1) AD is pretty great, and 2) A lot of software businesses rely on is Windows only. I do not see this changing in the near future. I can't see a strong incentive for companies to switch to Linux even if MS brings AD, GPOs, Office, and its own MS-supported WINE.

AD is not great. It depends on a legacy model with trusted company networks that was out even before COVID and all the home working hammered the last nail into its coffin.

Setting up new systems with it remotely is a real pain, something the EMM model fixes completely.

Re: Microsoft Edge dev preview for Linux

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Post by 2OEH8eoCRo0 »

llarsson wrote: post #3

Nice of them to make something so that CI/CD systems can run tests of frontend functionality in Edge without requiring a Windows runner. Because I cannot imagine anyone will use this unironically as their browser on their Linux desktop.

I'd use it. It's a chromium based browser by someone not being investigated for antitrust

Re: Microsoft Edge dev preview for Linux

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Post by cbsks »

noodlesUK wrote: post #16

So, is msft edge (chromium) actually open source? How close to the original chromium code base is it? Can I compile a build myself?

I haven’t downloaded it myself, but here’s the source for it: https://thirdpartysource.microsoft.com/

Filter for “Edge Linux” to get a tar of the source code.

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