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Re: Nook Browser

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Post by bpavuk »

SSLy wrote: post #56
bpavuk wrote: post #46

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Zen is actually solid these days. being a Firefox-based browser, it has its quirks, (i.e. Theo complained about gradient rendering or whatever, but who cares?) but it's still the best Arc-like we currently have. plus, you get synchronization across desktop (Zen) and mobile (Firefox for iPhone/Android). since Google limited theirs only to official Chrome, this feature is basically exclusive to Firefox and forks, Arc A…

Well, Vivaldi and Brave also can sync with mobile products.

yeah, but you have to download their mobile counterpart as well. you can't have e.g. Chrome desktop and Brave mobile work together. meanwhile, any Firefox syncs with any Firefox

Re: Nook Browser

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Post by hdjrudni »

GaryBluto wrote: post #33

I see we're heading back to the days of MDI web browsers, slowly but surely. It's really strange to me how web browsers used to allow so much configuration (like the option to use MDI tab/window management or just generic tiling) but don't anymore. I've been hoping a browser comes out that is just Opera 8/9 but with the ability to browse the modern web so maybe with the advent of all these new browsers I should start…

Vivaldi allows quite a bit of customization...

Re: Nook Browser

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Post by splatter9859 »

KitN wrote: post #60

I was looking for a good browser. I’m finally interning, and Brave has taken over as my official browser(I don’t like the concept of workspaces/profiles). I used Comet for a while but found it extremely annoying. I like Zen, but I’m not a fan of sidebars in browsers. Currently settled on Helium. This would have been good, but I can’t seem to understand the obsession with sidebars.

I need someone to explain to me, at length, at some point in my life the value proposition of Brave and what it brings to the table that other browsers do not.

For example, most of the key differentiators of Brave could be accomplished similarly in Firebox with a litany of extensions -- such as UBlock Origin as just one example -- or Privacy Badger if you'd like to be less 'heavy handed'.

The only other differentiator I see is the use of cryptocurrency as a way of compensating users for watching ads and the use of a crypto wallet; which if your not interested in such functionality is meaningless.

Yet I see very educated, competent, and intellegent people I've known for years be advocates and at some points "zealots" over the browser.

I would love to understand this. I'm honestly open to discussing this in good faith as I would like to understand the benefit here, and if I am somehow missing something will be the first to admit I was ignorant.

Re: Nook Browser

#65

Post by sph »

New browser starter pack:

* Fancy logo

* Blink engine so it's basically Chrome like every other alternative browser

* Mention of AI somewhere on the website

* Minimal UI clearly inspired by Safari

* Heartfelt promises of speed and privacy

* macOS only

Re: Nook Browser

#66

Post by marcwebbie »

splatter9859 wrote: post #64
KitN wrote: post #60

I was looking for a good browser. I’m finally interning, and Brave has taken over as my official browser(I don’t like the concept of workspaces/profiles). I used Comet for a while but found it extremely annoying. I like Zen, but I’m not a fan of sidebars in browsers. Currently settled on Helium. This would have been good, but I can’t seem to understand the obsession with sidebars.

I need someone to explain to me, at length, at some point in my life the value proposition of Brave and what it brings to the table that other browsers do not. For example, most of the key differentiators of Brave could be accomplished similarly in Firebox with a litany of extensions -- such as UBlock Origin as just one example -- or Privacy Badger if you'd like to be less 'heavy handed'. The only other differentiato…

For me the reasons for using brave for over an year now are: - no ads, no trackers and they are transparent about it - I can install chrome extensions - I don’t feel like I am handing all my data to Google - overall feels faster even with dozens for tabs open

Re: Nook Browser

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Post by splatter9859 »

marcwebbie wrote: post #66
splatter9859 wrote: post #64

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I need someone to explain to me, at length, at some point in my life the value proposition of Brave and what it brings to the table that other browsers do not. For example, most of the key differentiators of Brave could be accomplished similarly in Firebox with a litany of extensions -- such as UBlock Origin as just one example -- or Privacy Badger if you'd like to be less 'heavy handed'. The only other differentiato…

For me the reasons for using brave for over an year now are: - no ads, no trackers and they are transparent about it - I can install chrome extensions - I don’t feel like I am handing all my data to Google - overall feels faster even with dozens for tabs open

I get that and it makes sense. What distinguishing features does it have that keeps you coming back to Brave that, say, Edge or Chrome or even Firefox doesn't bring? I ask because most of the items you listed could be accomplished in other browsers with extensions.

Just trying to find the secret sauce that keeps people coming back specifically to Brave.

I really appreciate you engaging and listing your reasons! Thank you for sharing your viewpoint and why you enjoy Brave.

Re: Nook Browser

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Post by RestartKernel »

sph wrote: post #65

New browser starter pack: * Fancy logo * Blink engine so it's basically Chrome like every other alternative browser * Mention of AI somewhere on the website * Minimal UI clearly inspired by Safari * Heartfelt promises of speed and privacy * macOS only

> Minimal UI clearly inspired by Safari

More like Arc † nowadays.

Re: Nook Browser

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Post by frizlab »

sph wrote: post #65

New browser starter pack: * Fancy logo * Blink engine so it's basically Chrome like every other alternative browser * Mention of AI somewhere on the website * Minimal UI clearly inspired by Safari * Heartfelt promises of speed and privacy * macOS only

The engine of this browser is Webkit.
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