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Since September 2008, Google Chromium, an open-source web browser project, has served as the foundation for many popular web browsers, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. It has also remained primarily a Google-driven initiative.
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Now, the Linux Foundation has announced the creation of a new initiative called "Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers." Set to launch on Jan. 9, 2025, this project aims to strengthen open development and encourage the creation of new Chromium-based web browsers.
'Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers'
The Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers will provide a neutral space where developers and the broader open-source community can collaborate to support Chromium projects. Existing Chromium projects will remain under their current owners, while any new browsers will be housed under the Linux Foundation.
Chrome will remain an independent Google project. There are numerous differences between Chrome and Chromium. These include:
Major tech companies, including Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Opera, have already pledged their support for this initiative. Together, they will...........................
- No Automatic Updates: Chromium lacks the automatic update feature present in.
- No Google Service Integration: Chromium doesn't include deep integration with Google services like Chrome Sync by default.
- Codecs: Chromium doesn't include licensed codecs for H.264 video and AAC audio formats.
- Digital Right Management (DRM): Google's Widevine DRM module is not included in Chromium.
The Linux Foundation launches an initiative to support open-source Chromium-based browsers
Google's Chromium source code will be used as the basis for new open-source web browsers.
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