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Kagi Halts Orion Linux Browser Development, Plans to Open Source Codebase

Kagi has ended development of its Orion web browser for Linux, halting updates shortly after the public beta launched earlier this year. The company cited the immense difficulty of building a cross-platform browser without venture capital or large open-source community support. While the Linux version will receive no further updates or security patches, Kagi plans to open-source the existing codebase and its work-in-progress Windows port within the next month. Development for the macOS and iOS versions of Orion will continue unaffected, as the company remains focused on its primary user base.

via OMG! Ubuntu|

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technology9 months ago•70 min saved

Kagi Launches Alpha of Orion for Linux

Kagi has released an alpha version of Orion for Linux, introducing a third browser engine to diversify the Linux browser ecosystem, which is currently dominated by Firefox and Chromium. The move aims to improve WebKitGTK upstream and benefit open source development, but concerns remain about media playback, DRM, and Orion's closed-source status. The developers plan to open source Orion once it becomes self-sufficient, emphasizing business sustainability and IP protection. The community debates the importance of open source for browsers, with some prioritizing privacy and transparency, while others focus on practical issues like media support and OS integration.

via Hacker News|

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