If you’re using the Linux operating system, you can choose from among numerous browsers that range in scope and feature. But despite all the choices, most Linux users are familiar with only one or two. (Firefox and Chrome top the list.) So I thought it would be interesting to highlight 10 browsers for the Linux operating system. Although some might be similar, they are not the same beast. Let’s start by looking at each one. Then, I’ll rank them and you can vote for your top pick.
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1: Chrome
Chrome is, without question, the fastest browser on the playground. None of the competition even comes close to its speed. On the Linux operating system, you will find two versions: Chrome and Chromium Browser. By default, most Debian-based distributions can install Chromium Browser when you search for it in the Add/Remove Software tool. Chromium is the open source version of the Chrome browser and works as well. It stands up, feature-for-feature, against its proprietary brethren.
2: Firefox
Firefox has been the go-to browser for the Linux operating system for a long time. Most users don’t realize that Firefox is the basis for many other browsers (such as Iceweasel). These “other” versions of Firefox are nothing more than rebrands. Most Linux distributions come with Firefox installed and set as the default browser.
3: Opera
For some time now, Opera has attempted to dethrone all other browsers for the top browser spot. Although this has not happened, Opera is still an outstanding choice. You won’t find Opera in the Add/Remove Software tool, but the Opera download page will auto-detect the flavor of Linux you are using and offer the appropriate download. In most cases (the exception being Chrome), when you open the download, your package manager will automatically open and ask if you want to install the package.
4: Konqueror
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Note: This article is also available as a PDF download.
1: Chrome
Chrome is, without question, the fastest browser on the playground. None of the competition even comes close to its speed. On the Linux operating system, you will find two versions: Chrome and Chromium Browser. By default, most Debian-based distributions can install Chromium Browser when you search for it in the Add/Remove Software tool. Chromium is the open source version of the Chrome browser and works as well. It stands up, feature-for-feature, against its proprietary brethren.
2: Firefox
Firefox has been the go-to browser for the Linux operating system for a long time. Most users don’t realize that Firefox is the basis for many other browsers (such as Iceweasel). These “other” versions of Firefox are nothing more than rebrands. Most Linux distributions come with Firefox installed and set as the default browser.
3: Opera
For some time now, Opera has attempted to dethrone all other browsers for the top browser spot. Although this has not happened, Opera is still an outstanding choice. You won’t find Opera in the Add/Remove Software tool, but the Opera download page will auto-detect the flavor of Linux you are using and offer the appropriate download. In most cases (the exception being Chrome), when you open the download, your package manager will automatically open and ask if you want to install the package.
4: Konqueror
Read more: TechRepublic