independantiste comments on Zorin OS 17.3 replaced the default Browser from Firefox(Old) to Brave(New).

Zorin OS 17.3 replaced the default Browser from Firefox(Old) to Brave(New). (blog.zorin.com)

submitted 1 year ago* by Tea@programming.dev to c/firefox@lemmy.world

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In light of Mozilla’s recent policy changes, we no longer feel assured that Firefox aligns with our commitment to protect your privacy. This prompted us to revisit the choice of default web browser in Zorin OS 17.3.

[–] independantiste@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Terrible news for touchpad users. The scrolling on Firefox is not perfect by default but it can be made 10/10 with 4 about:config fixes

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[–] helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

You can still install Firefox, it will be just like windows where edge is only used once.

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[–] independantiste@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Well you fa vastly underestimate the power of defaults and first impressions

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[–] helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

This is Linux, we're already going past the default. But yes, most people stick with whatever is given to them and if brave is the default, then that's a loss for Firefox.

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