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Kagi releases alpha version of Orion for Linux

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Re: Kagi releases alpha version of Orion for Linux

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Post by phoronixrly »

hellcow wrote: post #9

It seems weird to run a closed-source browser on an open-source operating system when so many open alternatives exist—I certainly wouldn’t do it, and I’m a Kagi customer. Does Kagi plan to open-source Orion on Linux?

Even if it was open-source, I already have more than enough webkits on my Linux, I don't need another one.

Re: Kagi releases alpha version of Orion for Linux

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Post by BoredPositron »

hellcow wrote: post #9

It seems weird to run a closed-source browser on an open-source operating system when so many open alternatives exist—I certainly wouldn’t do it, and I’m a Kagi customer. Does Kagi plan to open-source Orion on Linux?

Feels weird in what way?

Re: Kagi releases alpha version of Orion for Linux

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Post by al_borland »

troad wrote: post #7

Wild that I can't use Kagi in Safari on iOS, where my search options are still locked down to three~four Apple-approved choices, of which at least one is just a multi-billion-dollar paid product placement. (Yes, I know about the extension that hijacks your searches to redirect them to Kagi, but how is that an acceptable state of affairs?)

This upsets me as well. I’ve sent Apple feedback[0] about it, I suggest others do the same.

I wanted to use Safari at work, but this proved too big of a barrier. I can’t use the App Store at work, so no extensions. I was more willing to give up Safari than Kagi.

[0] https://www.apple.com/feedback/safari/

Re: Kagi releases alpha version of Orion for Linux

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Post by comandillos »

troad wrote: post #7

Wild that I can't use Kagi in Safari on iOS, where my search options are still locked down to three~four Apple-approved choices, of which at least one is just a multi-billion-dollar paid product placement. (Yes, I know about the extension that hijacks your searches to redirect them to Kagi, but how is that an acceptable state of affairs?)

Wild that my Huawei phone running Harmony OS allows to you customize the search engines in the default browser and iOS does not.

Re: Kagi releases alpha version of Orion for Linux

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Post by skylurk »

hellcow wrote: post #9

It seems weird to run a closed-source browser on an open-source operating system when so many open alternatives exist—I certainly wouldn’t do it, and I’m a Kagi customer. Does Kagi plan to open-source Orion on Linux?

I also would like to try it, but won't touch it until it is open source.

Re: Kagi releases alpha version of Orion for Linux

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Post by the_other »

yellow_lead wrote: post #5

Curious why they would use webkit, I checked their FAQ, but couldn't find any answer.

Guessing: it's not Blink, but it's easier to work with than Firefox's engine. I know people fork FF, but I vaguely recall hearing the engine itself was harder to separate and integrate into other systems. I'm sure someone closer to the issues can correct me.

Re: Kagi releases alpha version of Orion for Linux

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Post by skylurk »

troad wrote: post #7

Wild that I can't use Kagi in Safari on iOS, where my search options are still locked down to three~four Apple-approved choices, of which at least one is just a multi-billion-dollar paid product placement. (Yes, I know about the extension that hijacks your searches to redirect them to Kagi, but how is that an acceptable state of affairs?)

IIRC all are product placement/ads. Listing requires paying Apple.
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