The browser with a Linux version has entered the early testing stage. For users in the open source community, this is undoubtedly news worthy of attention. Although the current version still lacks some content in core functional areas, the basic online experience can be guaranteed, and its development progress is really exciting.
Version status and availability
There is a situation where the Linux browser installation package currently circulating on the Internet belongs to the pre-alpha early testing version. For users, there is a way to add a specific software source and then use the apt-get command to install it. What this means is that ordinary Linux users can now download and try this new software.
The installation process is relatively simple. However, in actual tests, the program has suspended animation when downloading for the first time. However, after repeated attempts, the installation can usually be completed successfully and run. This means that the software is still in an extremely early development stage, and its stability needs to be further improved!
Operation status of core functions
As far as basic browsing capabilities are concerned, this Linux version has something worthy of recognition. It opens web pages very quickly, and accessing various websites is generally smooth. Incognito mode, that is, private browsing, can be enabled normally. In this mode, a special icon will appear in the upper right corner of the browser to indicate the difference.
You can run history query and download manager, and the web page source code viewing function is not abnormal at all. This is good news for developers. Page rendering and navigation, the most basic capabilities of the browser, are already available.
Important functionality missing
However, the current version is missing several major features. The most conspicuous thing is that the browser options menu is still unavailable, and users cannot personalize settings in this area. The bookmark management system is completely missing, and users have no way to save or control their favorite websites.
The problem is the display of tabs. Although new tabs can be created, the tab bar does not appear at the top of the page. Users can only use shortcut keys or menus to switch between different pages, which causes great inconvenience for multi-page browsing.
Advanced functional testing performance
This browser has shown relatively good performance in tests of some advanced features. It successfully passed the extremely strict Acid3 web page standard test with a 100% pass rate, which fully demonstrates that its web page rendering engine complies with modern standards. When accessing complex web applications like Gmail, basic email functions can be achieved smoothly, and the opening speed is also quite fast.
The "speed dial" function is implemented in the new tab page, which displays thumbnails of frequently used websites. The download dialog box can pop up, but during testing, when downloading a PDF file, users were not able to select the storage location of the file.
Stability and performance evaluation
From the perspective of overall stability, as a pre-alpha version, its performance exceeds many people's expectations. It rarely crashes or freezes during regular web browsing. The operating efficiency of its rendering engine is relatively high, and its resource usage is also at a reasonable level.
However, minor problems with details still exist. In addition to the inability to select the path during downloading, other interactive logic is also incomplete. However, given that this is only an early version, the current level of completion is worthy of recognition.
Future prospects and expectations
The development team is obviously steadily advancing the development of the Linux version. First, the 2.0 version Beta was released, and then entered the testing phase of the Linux version, from which it can be seen that the product roadmap is being implemented as planned. Based on the current development rate, a more fully functional version may be launched within a few months.
The maturity of this browser will provide a new and reliable option for Linux desktop users who have long lacked mainstream browser options. Its development deserves the attention and support of users in the open source community.
Have you tried this Linux version of the browser? What problems did you encounter during use, or did you notice any surprising situations? You are welcome to share your experience in the comment area. Please also like this article and forward it so that more technology enthusiasts can see this progress.
