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On the Linux operating system, you will find two versions: Chrome and Chromium Browser. By default, most Debian-based distributions can install Chromium Browser when you search for it in the Add/Remove Software tool. Chromium is the open source version of the Chrome browser and works as well.
What web browser does Linux use?
Firefox is the default web browser for most Linux distributions, but is it the fastest choice? Firefox is easily the most popular Linux web browser. In the recent LinuxQuestions survey, Firefox took first place with 51.7 percent of the vote. Chrome came in second with a mere 15.67 percent.
How do I open web browser in Linux?
Write out the below-given command to know the default browser of your Linux system.
- $ xdg-settings get default-web-browser.
- $ gnome-control-center default-applications.
- $ sudo update-alternatives –config x-www-browser.
- $ xdg-open
- $ xdg-settings set default-web-browser chromium-browser.desktop.
