Microsoft Guts Edge, Adds Chromium to Save Failing Browser

[henrytcasey]

Edge may keep its name, but changes in 2019 will change the engine that powers the browser, a move to keep Microsoft's browser relevant.

Microsoft Guts Edge, Adds Chromium to Save Failing Browser : Read more

 

[Wolfshadw]

Any word on what this means for the Windows Mixed Reality add-on in Edge?

-Wolf sends

 

[henrytcasey]

Any word on what this means for the Windows Mixed Reality add-on in Edge?

-Wolf sends

This shouldn't change anything, at least per Microsoft's statement, which includes:

If you’re a Microsoft Edge customer, there is nothing you need to do as the Microsoft Edge you use today isn’t changing.

 

[Wolfshadw]

I don't work the Editorial side, but you and Nathaniel might want to give each other a heads up:

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-rebuild-edge-google-chromium,38211.html

-Wolf sends

 

[johnrob]

Edge is and has been the only browser installed on my PC since I built it in March. It is just fine.

 

[Wolfshadw]

If I had to list my browser preferences in order it would be:

1) Firefox
2) Internet Explorer
3) Chrome
4) Edge

Yes, I know there are other browsers available. I'm (mostly) happy with Firefox.

-Wolf sends

 

[aquielisunari]

Edge may keep its name, but changes in 2019 will change the engine that powers the browser, a move to keep Microsoft's browser relevant.

Microsoft Guts Edge, Adds Chromium to Save Failing Browser : Read more

After 20 years M$ is finally admitting what we've been saying. Hopefully this also means a POSSIBLY more secure experience because (Edge? Chromium? Anaheim?) updates should be made available prior to or separate from comprehensive updates. Will it use less battery power? Will we stop using Edge only to download another browser?

 

[themandoist]

Oh no... we're gonna take another hit (update) in 2019.
Ugh.

 

[Wolfshadw]

No. I'm just hoping Microsoft doesn't do to Mixed Reality what they did to Media Center.

-Wolf sends