How To Get Microsoft Edge To Work On Linux – Guide
Microsoft has announced that its Edge browser is now available for Linux as a development preview, marking a shift away from its previous closed-source, Windows-exclusive approach. The Dev edition of the browser, which was first released with Windows 10 and has since been made available on Mac OS, X Box and Android, is designed to help developers build and test websites and applications on Linux.
Edge currently supports local accounts and four operating systems, but more platforms are expected soon. Signing in with a Microsoft or AAD account will be available in future releases.
How to Install Edge Browser on Ubuntu
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Installing Microsoft Edge on Ubuntu and Fedora-based systems is simple: just use the official installation packages provided by Microsoft and your distribution’s package manager.
Microsoft Edge, the latest web browser from Microsoft, is now available for download. Visit the Microsoft Edge download page to get started.
Visit the Microsoft Edge download page to get the Linux version. Scroll down and click on the blue “download for Linux” button. Choose the ‘Linux (.deb)’ option, then agree to Microsoft Edge’s terms of service before downloading.
You can save the .deb package in your Downloads folder or any other directory you choose. If you’re using Firefox, select the “Save file” option.
To install a program, users should double click on the installer.
To install Microsoft Edge on Linux, download the Edge Linux installer, then double-click the saved file to start the installation. Follow the onscreen instructions and you’ll be able to upgrade to new versions of Edge as they are released using Ubuntu Software Updater.
After installation, open your browser from the Applications grid. It may take a few seconds to appear as it sets up configuration and cache folders and reads any applicable settings or preferences.
Via Terminal / CLI
For those who prefer to install software from the command line, we have a solution. Simply copy and paste the commands into a terminal emulator of your choice.
To ensure the authenticity of packages, Microsoft Edge can be added to your system with a script setup that imports the Microsoft GPG key.
Run the command “sudo apt update && sudo apt install Microsoft-edge-stable” to install Microsoft Edge.
Launch Microsoft Edge from your preferred application launcher or by typing “Microsoft-edge” into a command prompt.
Final note
If you’re looking to get Microsoft Edge running on Linux, this guide has you covered. Got questions? Reach out for help. And don’t forget to share the love by passing it along to your friends.
