Microsoft recently developed a Linux build of the Chromium-based Edge browser and thanks to the Linux container on Chrome OS, you can now install the Developer version of Edge. While I don’t use Edge because I have no need to, some users may like the idea or actually prefer Microsoft’s browser and that’s okay. Microsoft now works directly with other Chromium developers and the company’s submissions help everyone to create a better product for you, the end-user. Like them or not, Microsoft is the old man in the game and the company brings years of developmental skill to the table.Īs the old saying goes, “a rising tide raises all ships.” When Microsoft shifted to a Chromium-based browser, it was good news for Chrome and anyone else using the platform to build a browser.

It wasn’t a pride thing like, “oh yeah, Microsoft is using Google’s stuff.” No, it was quite the opposite. Not that I have any sort of magical insight into the world of technology but I, for one, was actually happy to see the move.

That said, a lot of people outside of and inside the Chrome camp stirred up a lot of grief for Microsoft when the company moved its Edge browser to the Chromium platform. While we live almost exclusively inside of Google’s ecosystem, other operating systems and software offerings have their place and if they work for you and yours, you have our blessing. We did on Apple and Microsoft from time to time but seriously, it’s all in fun.

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