Why Firefox is not a good choice of browser for a KDE/Plasma-based product

g geleem at bellsouth.net
Sat Mar 29 22:34:36 UTC 2014



On 03/29/14 15:45, Rex Dieter wrote:
> Rex Dieter wrote:
>
>> g wrote:
>>
>>> yet, in reality, my point, which one missed, is that when it
>>> comes to web browsers and email clients, it is like
>>> baskin-robbins, there are many choices to make and that choice
>>> should be left to user. not packages that are loaded by default
>>> when a new installation is made.
>>
>> Thanks, but I think it's a given that we need to install one web
>> browser by default, and that the question is which one.  Not
>> installing any (or some how providing a choice) is not an option
 >> we are considering.

is linux not all about _choice_. ;-)

> On the other hand, we *could* move the webbrowser outside of
 > treating it as part of the desktop environment, and more as an
 > (essential) addon application.

that could be a better way. and, "even mo betta" if it where set up
to give user/installer a _choice_ as to which browser.


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peace out.

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tc.hago.

g
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