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).
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.
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How is brave the lesser of those two evils?
Crypto scam browser is never a better evil...
Based on absolutely nothing, I feel like it isn't..
It isn't.
Brave sucks Google balls.
Chromium is more secure, so if you add privacy tweaks, it is arguably better: https://madaidans-insecurities.github.io/firefox-chromium.html#jit-hardening
(Btw I use Firefox)
While the company has a questionable record and a controversial business model, Brave Browser is an open-source browser with good privacy features.
You could replace "Brave Browser" with Firefox and the statement would still be true.
At least Firefox wasn't caught hijacking affiliate links.
Is privacyguides wrong?
https://www.pcmag.com/news/brave-browser-caught-redirecting-users-through-affiliate-links
I'm not going to defend Mozilla by any means, but if you care about privacy, you wouldn't use a browser based on Chrome anyway.