Well, there are ten browsers listed under popular apps in the MX package installer, but I figure you probably know that anyway. The most comprehensive list I've come across is here >devva231 wrote: Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:13 pm Has anyone compiled a full list of browsers that work with MX Linux? I'm hoping on getting MX installed soon, and will definitely want to be rid of Firefox, so need to start looking for replacements. Wanted to ask here first, as no reason to do again what has already been done. Once I can see just what browsers are doable, I can research which are working with Flash or H264.
Thanks for the link. I had a feeling the package installer was not listing everything. I'll research Vivaldi, Brave, Waterfox, Ungoogled Chrome, and Iridium ....for debian compatibility, and to make sure Flash or H264 is included.wulf wrote: Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:47 pmWell, there are ten browsers listed under popular apps in the MX package installer, but I figure you probably know that anyway. The most comprehensive list I've come across is here >devva231 wrote: Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:13 pm Has anyone compiled a full list of browsers that work with MX Linux? I'm hoping on getting MX installed soon, and will definitely want to be rid of Firefox, so need to start looking for replacements. Wanted to ask here first, as no reason to do again what has already been done. Once I can see just what browsers are doable, I can research which are working with Flash or H264.
https://www.slant.co/topics/4281/~web-b ... -for-linux
Although I've not tried most of them, so I can't say how compatible some might or might not be with MX. It's a good read anyhow.
and I'd almost agree with the order that they are listed in ..wulf wrote: Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:47 pm Well, there are ten browsers listed under popular apps in the MX package installer, but I figure you probably know that anyway. The most comprehensive list I've come across is here >
https://www.slant.co/topics/4281/~web-b ... -for-linux
Although I've not tried most of them, so I can't say how compatible some might or might not be with MX. It's a good read anyhow.
using that everywhere.What's the interest for ESR over "normal" version right now?zorzi wrote: Fri Jan 25, 2019 7:01 am I removed default Firefox to switch to Firefox ESR from debian repo.
The ESR version is more stable. It's a frozen Firefox 60 version, but receives security updates. May be useful when some Firefox features are suddenly removed (like RSS feed on Firefox 64).
I was a big fan of Firefox for more years than I care to remember. Each to their own, of course, but the way it's been steered over the last couple of years doesn't appeal to me anymore. I started using Waterfox when it was first released, and ran it along side Firefox. There is a steady divergence of ways between the two and I found Waterfox more to my liking, and that spelled the end of my use of Firefox. I always had, and still do have, an avid interest in innovation, but I don't have the desire for the "latest and greatest" anymore. Maybe I'm a tad pessimistic at heart. I look at social media and the way the internet has changed over the years, and I tend to take all the negatives rather than embracing many of the positives. I guess I've reached that age where I'm content to saunter along at a steady pace whilst the world hurtles by, and do what I can to avoid a slap on the head as it passes :)Pierre wrote: Fri Jan 25, 2019 6:54 amand I'd almost agree with the order that they are listed in ..wulf wrote: Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:47 pm Well, there are ten browsers listed under popular apps in the MX package installer, but I figure you probably know that anyway. The most comprehensive list I've come across is here >
https://www.slant.co/topics/4281/~web-b ... -for-linux
Although I've not tried most of them, so I can't say how compatible some might or might not be with MX. It's a good read anyhow.
what's wrong with FF anyway
It's missing Otter-browser. Appimage of latest RC:wulf wrote: Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:47 pmThe most comprehensive list I've come across is here >
https://www.slant.co/topics/4281/~web-b ... -for-linux
Although I've not tried most of them, so I can't say how compatible some might or might not be with MX. It's a good read anyhow.
Do you know if it is possible to install the ESR version alongside the "ordinary" one?zorzi wrote: Fri Jan 25, 2019 7:55 am The ESR version is more stable. It's a frozen Firefox 60 version, but receives security updates. May be useful when some Firefox features are suddenly removed (like RSS feed on Firefox 64).
Initially, I installed Waterfox from the browsers own website. I downloaded the .tar.bz2 file and extracted it into the opt folder with package installer. Later last year though, Stevo packaged Waterfox for MX, and it's found in the MX package installer under popular apps>browsers. I've not tried Brave browser on Linux, only in Windows when it first launched.Captain Brillo wrote: Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:36 am wulf:
The Brave Download page lists several install methods. Which did you use for MX ?
btw: do any other browsers have Vivaldi's split window feature? It's amazingly handy! Can't do without it anymore.
Yep, you're right. Probably a few others missing also.azrielle wrote: Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:30 amIt's missing Otter-browser. Appimage of latest RC:wulf wrote: Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:47 pmThe most comprehensive list I've come across is here >
https://www.slant.co/topics/4281/~web-b ... -for-linux
Although I've not tried most of them, so I can't say how compatible some might or might not be with MX. It's a good read anyhow.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/otter- ... wser-rc12/
Yes you can.philotux wrote: Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:34 amDo you know if it is possible to install the ESR version alongside the "ordinary" one?zorzi wrote: Fri Jan 25, 2019 7:55 am The ESR version is more stable. It's a frozen Firefox 60 version, but receives security updates. May be useful when some Firefox features are suddenly removed (like RSS feed on Firefox 64).
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But take care. By default, ESR and Firefox release will use the same profile. This can be messy, especially if you launch the older one (ESR) with the most recent one (64) settings.
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Midori was considered dead (no developement from 2015 to 2108). Thanks for reminding me that new version. Will try ASAP.Stevo wrote: Fri Jan 25, 2019 4:14 pm Firefox and firefox-esr from our repos both install a /usr/bin/firefox symlink, so I think they would definitely conflict. But a local install of the firefox-esr binary from Mozilla should work.
I didn't see Midori on that list. We have the latest 7.0 release in the test repo.
Thanks for the heads-up and the info!Stevo wrote: Fri Jan 25, 2019 4:14 pm Firefox and firefox-esr from our repos both install a /usr/bin/firefox symlink, so I think they would definitely conflict. But a local install of the firefox-esr binary from Mozilla should work.
I've just started getting interested in Slimjet, as well. It appears Slimjet does have a sync function. It syncs through your Google account like Chrome, I believe. If you don't have a Google account, then it probably won't sync. It also uses Chrome extensions. It's like having a better Chrome, but less invasive. Pretty fast, too, from my experience so far.beardedgeek72 wrote: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:07 pm
Now, for the other side of the fence... Slimjet is... interesting, but without a sync function it's a no go.
I did not notice any conflicts nor troubles.philotux wrote: Fri Jan 25, 2019 4:54 pmThanks for the heads-up and the info!Stevo wrote: Fri Jan 25, 2019 4:14 pm Firefox and firefox-esr from our repos both install a /usr/bin/firefox symlink, so I think they would definitely conflict. But a local install of the firefox-esr binary from Mozilla should work.
Oh it DOES synk thru Google? Then I will try it. I tried to find our on their homepage, but no luck.Eggnog wrote: Sat Jan 26, 2019 4:59 amI've just started getting interested in Slimjet, as well. It appears Slimjet does have a sync function. It syncs through your Google account like Chrome, I believe. If you don't have a Google account, then it probably won't sync. It also uses Chrome extensions. It's like having a better Chrome, but less invasive. Pretty fast, too, from my experience so far.beardedgeek72 wrote: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:07 pm
Now, for the other side of the fence... Slimjet is... interesting, but without a sync function it's a no go.