Kagi Launches Alpha of Orion for Linux
Originally Published 4 days ago — by Hacker News
Kagi has released an alpha version of Orion for Linux, introducing a third browser engine to diversify the Linux browser ecosystem, which is currently dominated by Firefox and Chromium. The move aims to improve WebKitGTK upstream and benefit open source development, but concerns remain about media playback, DRM, and Orion's closed-source status. The developers plan to open source Orion once it becomes self-sufficient, emphasizing business sustainability and IP protection. The community debates the importance of open source for browsers, with some prioritizing privacy and transparency, while others focus on practical issues like media support and OS integration.