Zorin OS 17.3 is Here
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We’re excited to announce the release of Zorin OS 17.3 today, which brings a host of improvements across the system. It introduces new features, …

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.

  • Delzur@vegantheoryclub.orgEnglish
    31·
    8 hours ago

    I’m confused as to how people can feel safer that their interests are more respected using proprietary software. Did I miss something on why brave would be a good idea?

  • sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al
    602·
    22 hours ago

    we no longer feel assured that Firefox aligns with our commitment to protect your privacy

    So they went with Brave? 😂

    • TurboWafflz@lemmy.world
      221·
      21 hours ago

      Yeah that’s such a weird choice, why not like LibreWolf or at least a less weird chromium fork than brave

      • Scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.techEnglish
        6·
        21 hours ago

        They probably know they have to have something with a track record. I use librewolf, but if they stop maintaining it tomorrow I’ll just replace it. I have elderly relatives using Zorin and they would not know how to replace it

  • LWD@lemm.ee
    3·
    20 hours ago

    How does this affect people who upgrade? They just have Firefox plus a second browser?

  • Hal-5700X@sh.itjust.works
    37·
    17 hours ago

    Okay 🤷‍♂️

    Brave is good browser. It’s one of the better Chromium ones.

    Also it’s not like you can’t download and use Firefox on Zorin OS.