满足日常需求的应用（一）：Web 浏览器
浏览器
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满足日常需求的重要应用之一是 Web 浏览器。这是因为上网是大多数人在电脑前进行的一项活动。本文将介绍一些你可以在 Fedora Linux 上使用的开源 Web 浏览器。你需要安装上述软件。本文提到的所有浏览器都已经在官方的 Fedora 软件库中提供。如果你不熟悉如何在 Fedora Linux 中添加软件包，请参阅我之前的文章 [安装 Fedora 34 工作站后要做的事情](https://fedoramagazine.org/things-to-do-after-installing-fedora-34-workstation/)。


### Firefox


<ruby> 火狐 <rt>  Firefox </rt></ruby>是一个快速且注重隐私的浏览器，可以在许多设备上使用。它是由 [Mozilla](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/) 创建的，是一个具有完整功能的浏览器，提供许多扩展。你可以为你的火狐浏览器添加许多强大的功能和有用的特性。它只使用适量的内存来创造一个流畅的体验，使你的电脑保持对其他任务的响应。你可以创建一个账户，让你在多个设备上共享配置，所以你不需要在每个设备上设置火狐浏览器。


![](/data/attachment/album/202107/28/084359h3lbakdzdpdfobob.png)


火狐浏览器提供以下功能：


* 隐私浏览模式
* 阻止广告跟踪器
* 密码管理器
* 设备之间的同步
* 画中画


关于火狐浏览器的更多信息可在此链接中找到：[https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/)


### GNOME Web


GNOME Web 是 GNOME 桌面（Fedora 工作站的默认桌面环境）的一个浏览器。如果你使用 GNOME 作为默认桌面环境的 Fedora 工作站，它可能非常适合作为你的主浏览器。这个浏览器有一个简单、干净、漂亮的外观。GNOME Web 的功能比 Firefox 少，但对于普通用途来说已经足够了。


![](/data/attachment/album/202107/28/084400yodttfotf44z4ffg.png)


GNOME Web 提供了以下功能：


* 隐身模式
* GNOME 桌面集成
* 内置广告拦截器
* 智能跟踪预防


关于 GNOME Web 的更多信息可以在这个链接中找到：<https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Web>


### Chromium


Chromium 是一个来自 Chromium 项目的开源 Web 浏览器，它有一个极简的用户界面。它的外观与 Chrome 相似，因为它实际上是作为 Chrome 和其他几个浏览器的基础。许多人使用 Chromium 是因为他们已经习惯了 Chrome。


![](/data/attachment/album/202107/28/084401yzgx7983efmdceaq.png)


Chromium 提供以下功能：


* 隐身模式
* 扩展程序
* 密码的自动填写


关于 Chromium 浏览器的更多信息可在此链接中找到：<https://www.chromium.org/Home>


### qutebrowser


这个浏览与上面提到的稍有不同，qutebrowser 是一个以键盘为中心的浏览器，具有精简的 GUI。因此，你不会发现通常在其他浏览器中的按钮，如返回、主页、重新加载等。相反，你可以用键盘输入命令来运行 qutebrowser 中的功能。它使用 Vim 风格的键绑定，所以它适合 Vim 用户。如果你有兴趣在上网时获得不同的体验，你应该试试这个浏览器。


![](/data/attachment/album/202107/28/084402yqqna222a72zwtlw.png)


qutebrowser 提供以下功能：


* 广告屏蔽
* 隐私浏览模式
* 快速书签


关于 qutebrowser 浏览器的更多信息可在此链接中找到：<https://qutebrowser.org/>


### 总结


每个人在使用互联网时都有不同的需求，特别是在浏览方面。本文中提到的每个浏览器都有不同的功能。因此，请选择适合你日常需求和喜好的浏览器。如果你使用的是本文中提到的浏览器，请在评论中分享你的故事。如果你使用的是其他的浏览器，请说一下。希望这篇文章能帮助你选择在 Fedora 上满足你日常需求的浏览器。




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作者：[Arman Arisman](https://fedoramagazine.org/author/armanwu/) 选题：[lujun9972](https://github.com/lujun9972) 译者：[geekpi](https://github.com/geekpi) 校对：[wxy](https://github.com/wxy)


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One of the important apps for daily needs is a web browser. That’s because surfing the internet is an activity most people do in front of the computer. This article will introduce some of the open source web browsers that you can use on Fedora Linux. You need to install the software mentioned. All the browsers mentioned in this article are already available in the official Fedora repository. If you are unfamiliar with how to add software packages in Fedora Linux, see my earlier article [Things to do after installing Fedora 34 Workstation](https://fedoramagazine.org/things-to-do-after-installing-fedora-34-workstation/).

## Firefox

Firefox is a fast and privacy-focused browser that works across many devices. It was created by [Mozilla](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/) and is a browser with complete features offering many extensions. You can add many powerful functions and useful features to your Firefox browser. It uses just enough memory to create a smooth experience so your computer stays responsive to other tasks. You can create an account that will allow you to share configurations on multiple devices, so you don’t need to set up Firefox on each device.

![Firefox web browsers as apps for daily needs](https://fedoramagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Browsers-Firefox-1-1024x707.png)

Firefox offers the following features:

- Private Browsing mode
- Ad tracker blocking
- Password manager
- Sync between devices
- Picture-in-Picture

More information about Firefox browser is available at this link: [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/)

## GNOME Web

GNOME Web is a browser for GNOME desktop which is the default desktop environment for Fedora Workstation. It may be very appropriate as your main browser if you use Fedora Workstation with GNOME as the default desktop environment. This browser has a simple, clean, and beautiful look. GNOME Web has fewer features than Firefox, but it is sufficient for common uses.

![GNOME web browsers as apps for daily needs](https://fedoramagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Browsers-Web-1024x658.png)

GNOME Web offers the following features:

- Incognito mode
- GNOME desktop integration
- built-in adblocker
- Intelligent tracking prevention

More information about GNOME Web is available at this link: [https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Web](https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Web)

## Chromium

Chromium is an open-source web browser from the Chromium Project and has a minimalist user interface. It has a similar appearance to Chrome, because it actually serves as the base for Chrome and several other browsers. Many people use Chromium because they are used to Chrome.

![Chromium web browsers as apps for daily needs](https://fedoramagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Browsers-Chromium-1-1024x690.png)

Chromium offers the following features:

- Incognito mode
- Extensions
- Autofill for passwords

More information about Chromium browser is available at this link: [https://www.chromium.org/Home](https://www.chromium.org/Home)

## qutebrowser

This browser is a little bit different than the browsers mentioned above. qutebrowser is a keyboard-focused browser with a minimal GUI. Therefore, you won’t find the buttons normally found in other browsers, like back, home, reload, etc. Instead, you can type commands with the keyboard to run functions in the qutebrowser. It uses Vim-style key bindings, so it’s suitable for Vim users. You should try this browser if you are interested in getting a different experience in surfing the internet.

![qutebrowser web browsers as apps for daily needs](https://fedoramagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Browsers-qb-1024x687.png)

qutebrowser offers the following features:

- Adblock
- Private browsing mode
- Quickmarks

More information about qutebrowser browser is available at this link: [https://qutebrowser.org/](https://qutebrowser.org/)

## Conclusion

Everyone has different needs in using the internet, especially for browsing. Each browser mentioned in this article has different features. So choose a browser that suits your daily needs and preferences. If you use the browsers mentioned in this article, share your story in the comments. And if you use a browser other than the one mentioned in this article, please mention it. Hopefully this article can help you in choosing the browser that you will use for your daily needs on Fedora.

## Lyes Saadi

Didn’t Google just announce that this wouldn’t be a thing any more? Did they change their decision?

## Arman Arisman

Hi, Lyes. Thanks for the comment. It will be revised 🙂

## Lionir

Chromium no longer offers Google sync functionality in Fedora as far as I’m aware since Google decided to make the API keys private.

## Arman Arisman

Hi, Lionir. Thanks for the correction. It will be revised 🙂

## Darvond

I use Firefox, and Lynx. I take it the web aspect of Konqueror is not suggested?

And Seamonkey, overlapping with Firefox?

And I presume Lynx is more for hobby browsing.

Note: More information about Chromium browser is available at this link: https://qutebrowser.org/

That’s probably an oops.

## Gregory Bartholomew

Thanks. The text has been corrected.

## Ralf

Qt is now in version 6.1. Interesting topic. I just ordered a new book to update my skills.

Are you familiar with Python? I would like to improve my C++ skills.

## svsv sarma

Palemoon? works without installation. What about Opera, Falkon, Vivaldi, Midori ….and etc? Is there any reason you failed to mention these also?

Firefox is the most popular. But I like Palemoon equally.

Qutebrowser I never heard of. I will try it because working with CLI is fun and professional.

By the by, which browser do you recommend and why.

Thank you Arman.

## Arman Arisman

Yes, there are actually a lot of browsers that we can use on Fedora. The browsers mentioned here are the browsers I’ve used, so I can write them well. It’s hard to make a review of an application that I have never used or just tried.

I’m currently using Firefox on Fedora Workstation and qutebrowser on Fedora i3. This is just my preference. I’m comfortable using Firefox for my work. While qutebrowser is quite compatible with the i3 workflow.

Thanks 🙂

## idoric

You put “Extensions” (more precisely WebExtensions) on the features list of Chromium, why haven’t you done the same for Firefox?

It would then be clearer to the reader that GNOME Web and qutebrowser doesn’t support webextensions. Personally, I find many qualities in Epiphany, but the absence of webextensions does not allow me to use it every day, let alone my main browser.

## Arman Arisman

Hi. Thanks for the comment. Actually I’ve written it on the explanation. But I seem to have missed it in the list. Your comments complete my article. Thanks.

## Ralf

I usually use a single very feature-rich browser and I highly recommend to explore the features your browser has in depth, including the more hidden features and the development tools. I’m hesitating in installing extensions and usually explore their functionality after the installation.

I’m not a friend of browsing on mobile devices and in my opinion, a web-browser isn’t the right place for experiments.

A problem with Linux are still the slightly different folder structures of the distributions and this sometimes makes it difficult to configure a browser uniformly and leads to more complexity than needed.

I recommend to help the browser vendors to make their product even better. The open source concept is particularly popular with the browser manufacturers – I can’t think of using closed source browsers.

Do you think the integration of a browser into the OS can be further improved?

## Arman Arisman

Your opinion is very interesting. One of the reasons I like open source applications is because everyone can contribute to developing them.

## Ralf

That’s true. Nevertheless, much research in regards to bugs is automated and done by fuzzing mechanisms, the like explained here:

https://www.chromium.org/Home/chromium-security/bugs

So possibly, inserting some random keystrokes into your browser will lead to a crash – work that’s better done by machines, saving us humans time for more important tasks.

## Ben

Thanks for the informative post. While I use Firefox most of the time, for some Chrome designed websites I find Brave an excellent alternative to Chrom{e|ium}

https://brave.com/linux/

It’s somewhat similar to having Chromium + essential plugins (adblock/https everywhere/tor …)

## Arman Arisman

Hi, Ben. Thanks for sharing !

## John

I usually read the articles and their comments. I think I understand that the idea of Fedora Magazine and therefore Fedora and other distributions is to make the transition between commercial operating systems and Linux nice, but the common thread of the vast majority of comments is opposed to this idea, why?

## Arman Arisman

Hi, John. Thanks for the opinion. I see that this magazine and all its comments are a good media for discussion. Through all the comments, we can better understand how people think about open source projects. So we can develop it better. Thanks for reading! 🙂

## svsv sarma

You are wrong john.

With everything said and done, there are still pros ands cons. Coments are for coments sake and rather a wish list. Comment does not mean opposition. No one comments unless deeply interested.

As Armon said, comments pave the way for betterment.

## Vitali Lutz

I like the GNOME Web browser. It’s easy to use, fast enough, and has all the settings I need. I would like to see the extensions feature, which would help this browser a lot to get more users, especially the professional ones.

## Arman Arisman

Hi, Vitali. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

I agree. GNOME Web browser is great. Let’s see how it develops in the future.

## VITOR GABRIEL

I really like the Brave, it’s really good. I also use sometimes Firefox and Gnome WB

## Arman Arisman

Thanks for sharing 🙂

## Richard

Hi Folks,

What about privacy-centric web browsers?

I tried to download TOR (The Onion Ring) and it did not work for me.

## Arman Arisman

I’ve never used it or installed it. But I see there is an explanation of how to install it on the official website.

## Ben

Brave has Tor support (though to be completely secure the Tor Browser is better option).

I would also recommend anti-fingerprinting plugins, you’d be surprised how much information your browser leaks (and on what sites).

I had a ‘reputable’ journal submission page trying to use audio fingerprinting, someting I would not be aware of if not for those plugins.

https://webbrowsertools.com/

## Ralf Seidenschwang

Great tools! Thanks a lot Ben.

I‘m pretty sure most readers here like Kubernetes, and I like to share the recently security report from Red Hat:

https://www.redhat.com/rhdc/managed-files/cl-state-kubernetes-security-report-ebook-f29117-202106-en_0.pdf

## Mx

Firefox threw out FTP, we need to look for a replacement.

## Arman Arisman

Any idea?

## Ralf Seidenschwang

Why they did that? Well, FTP is well known for introducing a lot of security issues into a system and most people do not use it anymore, since better alternatives are available. The FTP- support was only minimally implemented, if I remember correctly.

I would advice to implement more secure protocols.

Otherwise, there are such programs like Filezilla available.

https://pkgs.org/download/filezilla

## Ben

Wget supports FTP if you really need it

https://www.gnu.org/software/wget/manual/html_node/FTP-Options.html

or as Ralf said, FileZilla.

Tbh, if you really have no choice but to use unsecured FTP (e.g. not SFTP), then at least run it over VPN and/or SSH tunnel.

## Chris

If using qutebrowser, please be very very very careful not to install it with qt5-qtwebkit but with qt5-qtwebengine. This is very important because qt5-qtwebkit is extremely out of date and has hundreds or thousands of known dangerous security bugs.

Due to this extreme security risk, I would not recommend installing qutebrowser to non-experts.

Also, I highly recommend uninstalling the qt5-qtwebkit package and after that adding it to

in

to make sure it can never be installed again.

See also this bug report: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1872819

## Arman Arisman

Thanks for your info!

## Philip Vetter

Text mode web browsers are super fast and excellent for certain uses (slow internet connection, or browsing certain — but not all — heavy or otherwise resource-hungry webpages). If you want to see the text and pictures but not popup videos, try them.

fedora packages: links, lynx, elinks.

I install them all but mostly use, from the ‘links’ package,

links2 -g

For more information including developer websites:

dnf -C info links elinks lynx

Also, there is in emacs, a web browsing mode:

EWW, the Emacs Web Wowser

## Ralf Seidenschwang

It was a experience that was nice to take in my evening hours.

The next Nvidia vulnerability will probably come soon, so good to have something in your pocket just in the case of…

## Jorge

Opera and LibreWolf are two additional web browsers to try. Opera has an integrated Free VPN.

## Chris Cotter

I have been using Brave over Chrome lately and it is really nice. What are your thoughts on it if you have used it?