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Edge on Linux
Hello,
I work on IT industry and I often use linux distros.
The main requirements for the browser is a support for various types of operating systems, like MacOS, Linux and Windows, because I need to sync my bookmarks, passwords and history between different platforms to continue my current tasks.
If Edge will not be available under linux, I will not change my current browser.
So, is there any chance to see Edge as native application on Linux?
I know, that at this moment there is no support for office and similar applications created by microsoft, but you could use shortcuts for web version (office online, one note online, etc).
You are doing a grat job and edge for android rocks, but no support for linux is dissapointing.
47 Replies
InYourHead A true cross-platform Edge would be a real plus. I use Windows and Linux on different computers, and Android on tablets. I've kept dual browsers (Edge and Firefox) on my Windows computers because Firefox offers Windows/Linux/Android support, but keeping Favorites/Bookmarks/Settings in sync between the two browsers is a PITA.
I like Edge a lot -- it is my preferred browser and has been since Windows 10 was introduced. The Chromium iteration shows tremendous promise, so it would be great, now that Edge is going to be based on Chromium, if Edge could be ported over to Linux, too. MS seems to be moving in the direction of offering meaningful support for Linux, so it would be a logical step to take.
tomscharbach I'm in the same situation. Just changing Firefox to Chorme.
InYourHead I complety agree with you.
I Would love to use the Edge in my Linux notebook.
- Thank you for the suggestion, InYourHead. I will definitely bring this feedback to the team. Elliot
Elliot Kirk Is there any chance you could ask the development team about the status of porting EdgeChromium to Linux as a Snap or Flatpak (at a minimum; native ports would be a plus), and a rough time frame for the port?
The reason I'm asking is that I will be working primarily in Linux for the next few weeks (so won't be using Windows much), and that brought the issue to mind again. A Linux port would be of great value to those of us who use both Windows and Linux regularly because it would allow us to sync favorites/bookmarks without making a weekly/monthly ordeal of the process.
I think that EdgeChromium is developing into a solid browser (and one that I would like to make my daily driver), but I'll continue to use Firefox as my daily driver until EdgeChromium is cross-platform between Android/Linux/Windows. Life is too short to want to coordinate favorites/bookmarks between Edge/Firefox on a regular basis.
- Please keep us updated about their response !
I agree Edge on Linux would be beneficial and most impressive. Add me as a +1 for Edge on Linux
