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== History ==
== History ==
Before the merge, Midori was a lightweight<ref name="techradar-8-best">[http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/8-of-the-best-web-browsers-for-linux-706580?artc_pg=2 8 of the best web browsers for Linux] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429184808/http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/8-of-the-best-web-browsers-for-linux-706580?artc_pg=2 |date=29 April 2013 }}. TechRadar</ref><ref>[http://www.pctips3000.com/best-internet-browser-the-show-goes-on/ Best Internet Browser – The Show Goes On!] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120826013928/http://www.pctips3000.com/best-internet-browser-the-show-goes-on/ |date=26 August 2012 }}. PCTips 3000</ref> [[web browser]]. It uses the [[WebKit]] rendering engine<ref name="techradar-8-best" /> and the [[GTK]]2 or GTK3 interface. Midori is part of the [[Xfce]] [[desktop environment]]'s Goodies component<ref>{{cite web|url=https://goodies.xfce.org/projects/applications/start|title=projects:applications:start [Xfce Goodies]|website=goodies.xfce.org|access-date=6 May 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021222622/http://goodies.xfce.org/projects/applications/start|archive-date=21 October 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and was developed to follow the Xfce principle of "making the most out of available resources".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://midori-browser.org/about/|title=About Midori|publisher=midori.com|access-date=8 October 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007211425/http://midori-browser.org/about/|archive-date=7 October 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It is the default browser in the [[SliTaz]] Linux distribution,<ref name="linuxjournal-slitaz">[http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/spotlight-linux-slitaz-gnulinux-30 Spotlight on Linux: SliTaz GNU/Linux 3.0] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615143103/http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/spotlight-linux-slitaz-gnulinux-30 |date=15 June 2013 }}. Linux Journal</ref> [[Trisquel]] Mini, [[Artix Linux|Artix]], old versions of [[Raspbian]], and [[wattOS]] in its "R5 release".<ref>[http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/reviews/wattos-r6-review-go-green-with-linux wattOS R6 Review – Go green with Linux] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005045931/http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/reviews/wattos-r6-review-go-green-with-linux |date=5 October 2012 }}. LinuxUser & Developer</ref> It was the default browser in [[elementary OS]] "Freya" and "Luna",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.linux.com/learn/elementary-os-loki-has-arrived|title=Elementary OS Loki Has Arrived|work=linux.com|date=9 September 2016|access-date=22 February 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126113731/https://www.linux.com/learn/elementary-os-loki-has-arrived|archive-date=26 January 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and [[Bodhi Linux]].<ref>[https://archive.is/20130121105422/http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS6986608385 Lightweight Bodhi 1.2 distro offers Enlightenment for the Linux masses]</ref> It featured:
Before the merge, Midori was a different browser. It was lightweight<ref name="techradar-8-best">[http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/8-of-the-best-web-browsers-for-linux-706580?artc_pg=2 8 of the best web browsers for Linux] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429184808/http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/8-of-the-best-web-browsers-for-linux-706580?artc_pg=2 |date=29 April 2013 }}. TechRadar</ref><ref>[http://www.pctips3000.com/best-internet-browser-the-show-goes-on/ Best Internet Browser – The Show Goes On!] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120826013928/http://www.pctips3000.com/best-internet-browser-the-show-goes-on/ |date=26 August 2012 }}. PCTips 3000</ref> [[web browser]], used the [[WebKit]] rendering engine<ref name="techradar-8-best" /> and the [[GTK]]2 or GTK3 interface. This past Midori was part of the [[Xfce]] [[desktop environment]]'s Goodies component<ref>{{cite web|url=https://goodies.xfce.org/projects/applications/start|title=projects:applications:start [Xfce Goodies]|website=goodies.xfce.org|access-date=6 May 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021222622/http://goodies.xfce.org/projects/applications/start|archive-date=21 October 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and was once developed to follow the Xfce principle of "making the most out of available resources".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://midori-browser.org/about/|title=About Midori|publisher=midori.com|access-date=8 October 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007211425/http://midori-browser.org/about/|archive-date=7 October 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It was the default browser in the [[SliTaz]] Linux distribution,<ref name="linuxjournal-slitaz">[http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/spotlight-linux-slitaz-gnulinux-30 Spotlight on Linux: SliTaz GNU/Linux 3.0] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615143103/http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/spotlight-linux-slitaz-gnulinux-30 |date=15 June 2013 }}. Linux Journal</ref> [[Trisquel]] Mini, [[Artix Linux|Artix]], old versions of [[Raspbian]], and [[wattOS]] in its "R5 release".<ref>[http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/reviews/wattos-r6-review-go-green-with-linux wattOS R6 Review – Go green with Linux] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005045931/http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/reviews/wattos-r6-review-go-green-with-linux |date=5 October 2012 }}. LinuxUser & Developer</ref> It was the default browser in [[elementary OS]] "Freya" and "Luna",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.linux.com/learn/elementary-os-loki-has-arrived|title=Elementary OS Loki Has Arrived|work=linux.com|date=9 September 2016|access-date=22 February 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126113731/https://www.linux.com/learn/elementary-os-loki-has-arrived|archive-date=26 January 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and [[Bodhi Linux]].<ref>[https://archive.is/20130121105422/http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS6986608385 Lightweight Bodhi 1.2 distro offers Enlightenment for the Linux masses]</ref> It featured:
* Support for integration with GTK2<ref name="beginlinux">[http://beginlinux.com/appsm/midori/midori-web-browser Midori Web Browser] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130512052804/http://beginlinux.com/appsm/midori/midori-web-browser |date=12 May 2013 }}. BeginLinux.com</ref> and GTK3
* Support for integration with GTK2<ref name="beginlinux">[http://beginlinux.com/appsm/midori/midori-web-browser Midori Web Browser] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130512052804/http://beginlinux.com/appsm/midori/midori-web-browser |date=12 May 2013 }}. BeginLinux.com</ref> and GTK3
* [[WebKit]] [[Web browser engine|rendering engine]]<ref name="techradar-8-best" />
* [[WebKit]] [[Web browser engine|rendering engine]]<ref name="techradar-8-best" />
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In July 2015, Midori 0.5 on Windows 8 scored 325/555 on the updated HTML5 test.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://html5test.com/s/b511592871aee21e.html|title=HTML5test - How well does your browser support HTML5?|work=html5test.com|access-date=4 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705132726/https://html5test.com/s/b511592871aee21e.html|archive-date=5 July 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
In July 2015, Midori 0.5 on Windows 8 scored 325/555 on the updated HTML5 test.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://html5test.com/s/b511592871aee21e.html|title=HTML5test - How well does your browser support HTML5?|work=html5test.com|access-date=4 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705132726/https://html5test.com/s/b511592871aee21e.html|archive-date=5 July 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


Midori was recommended by [[Lifehacker]] due to its simplicity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lifehacker.com/5884072/the-best-web-browser-for-linux|title=The Best Web Browser for Linux|last=Gordon|first=Whitson|date=2 October 2012|publisher=[[Lifehacker]]|access-date=2 October 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003101902/http://lifehacker.com/5884072/the-best-web-browser-for-linux|archive-date=3 October 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The major points for criticism are the absence of the process isolation, the low number of available extensions<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesimplecomputer.info/1-month-with-the-midori-web-browser|title=1 Month with the Midori Web Browser|date=5 March 2014|publisher=the_simple_computer|access-date=2 October 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150918044924/http://thesimplecomputer.info/1-month-with-the-midori-web-browser|archive-date=18 September 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and occasional crashes.{{Citation needed|date=September 2016}}
The former Midori was recommended by [[Lifehacker]] due to its simplicity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lifehacker.com/5884072/the-best-web-browser-for-linux|title=The Best Web Browser for Linux|last=Gordon|first=Whitson|date=2 October 2012|publisher=[[Lifehacker]]|access-date=2 October 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003101902/http://lifehacker.com/5884072/the-best-web-browser-for-linux|archive-date=3 October 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The major points for criticism are the absence of the process isolation, the low number of available extensions<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesimplecomputer.info/1-month-with-the-midori-web-browser|title=1 Month with the Midori Web Browser|date=5 March 2014|publisher=the_simple_computer|access-date=2 October 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150918044924/http://thesimplecomputer.info/1-month-with-the-midori-web-browser|archive-date=18 September 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and occasional crashes.{{Citation needed|date=September 2016}}


Nick Veitch from [[TechRadar]] included Midori 0.2.2 in his 2010 list of the eight best web browsers for Linux. At that time he rated it as "5/10" and concluded, "while it does perform reasonably well all-round, there is no compelling reason to choose this browser over the default Gnome browser, Epiphany, or indeed any of the bigger boys".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/8-of-the-best-web-browsers-for-linux-706580/2|title=8 of the best web browsers for Linux|last=Veitch|first=Nick|date=1 August 2010|publisher=[[Gigaom]]|access-date=1 October 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907113953/http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/8-of-the-best-web-browsers-for-linux-706580/2|archive-date=7 September 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Nick Veitch from [[TechRadar]] included Midori 0.2.2 in his 2010 list of the eight best web browsers for Linux. At that time he rated it as "5/10" and concluded, "while it does perform reasonably well all-round, there is no compelling reason to choose this browser over the default Gnome browser, Epiphany, or indeed any of the bigger boys".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/8-of-the-best-web-browsers-for-linux-706580/2|title=8 of the best web browsers for Linux|last=Veitch|first=Nick|date=1 August 2010|publisher=[[Gigaom]]|access-date=1 October 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907113953/http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/8-of-the-best-web-browsers-for-linux-706580/2|archive-date=7 September 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
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Himanshu Arora of ''[[Computerworld]]'' reviewed Midori 0.5.4 in November 2013 and praised the browser's speed and uncluttered interface, while additionally underlining the private browsing which uses a separate launch icon and displays the details of this mode on the home tab.<ref name="auto"/>
Himanshu Arora of ''[[Computerworld]]'' reviewed Midori 0.5.4 in November 2013 and praised the browser's speed and uncluttered interface, while additionally underlining the private browsing which uses a separate launch icon and displays the details of this mode on the home tab.<ref name="auto"/>


Victor Clarke from [[Gigaom]] praised Midori's minimalism in 2014 and stated that it will "satisfy your humble needs without slowing down your PC", despite stressing the lack of advanced functionality.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gigaom.com/2014/08/24/six-alternative-web-browsers-you-should-know-about/|title=Six alternative web browsers you should know about|last=Clarke|first=Victor|date=24 August 2014|publisher=[[Gigaom]]|access-date=1 October 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151002084336/https://gigaom.com/2014/08/24/six-alternative-web-browsers-you-should-know-about/|archive-date=2 October 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Victor Clarke from [[Gigaom]] praised the former Midori's minimalism in 2014 and stated that it will "satisfy your humble needs without slowing down your PC", despite stressing the lack of advanced functionality.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gigaom.com/2014/08/24/six-alternative-web-browsers-you-should-know-about/|title=Six alternative web browsers you should know about|last=Clarke|first=Victor|date=24 August 2014|publisher=[[Gigaom]]|access-date=1 October 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151002084336/https://gigaom.com/2014/08/24/six-alternative-web-browsers-you-should-know-about/|archive-date=2 October 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 14:08, 12 June 2021

Midori
Developer(s)Christian Dywan,[1] Nancy Runge, Astian Foundation
Initial release16 December 2007 (2007-12-16)[2]
Stable release(s)
3.0.07[3][4] / 26 October 2023; 18 February 2024; Error: first parameter cannot be parsed as a date or time. (26 October 2023; 18 February 2024)
Preview release(s) [±]
9.0 (July 29, 2019; 5 years ago (2019-07-29)[5]) [±]
Repositorygithub.com/midori-browser/core
gitlab.com/midori-browser/midori-core
Written inoriginally in C & GTK2, rewritten completely in Vala & GTK3[6]
Engine
  • Gecko
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Operating systemLinux, Android, Windows, macOS
PlatformIA-32, AMD64, x86
Available in30 languages[7]
TypeWeb browser
LicenseLGPL-2.1-or-later
Websiteastian.org/en/midori-browser/

Midori (Japanese for "green") is a free and open-source web browser. In 2019, the Midori project merged with the Astian Foundation.[8] It has been revamped entirely, switching from WebKit2GTK to using Electron.[9]

History

Before the merge, Midori was a different browser. It was lightweight[10][11] web browser, used the WebKit rendering engine[10] and the GTK2 or GTK3 interface. This past Midori was part of the Xfce desktop environment's Goodies component[12] and was once developed to follow the Xfce principle of "making the most out of available resources".[13] It was the default browser in the SliTaz Linux distribution,[14] Trisquel Mini, Artix, old versions of Raspbian, and wattOS in its "R5 release".[15] It was the default browser in elementary OS "Freya" and "Luna",[16] and Bodhi Linux.[17] It featured:

Midori passed standard compliance Acid3 test.[26] In March 2014, Midori scored 405/555 on the HTML5 test.[27] In July 2015, Midori 0.5 on Windows 8 scored 325/555 on the updated HTML5 test.[28]

The former Midori was recommended by Lifehacker due to its simplicity.[29] The major points for criticism are the absence of the process isolation, the low number of available extensions[30] and occasional crashes.[citation needed]

Nick Veitch from TechRadar included Midori 0.2.2 in his 2010 list of the eight best web browsers for Linux. At that time he rated it as "5/10" and concluded, "while it does perform reasonably well all-round, there is no compelling reason to choose this browser over the default Gnome browser, Epiphany, or indeed any of the bigger boys".[31]

Himanshu Arora of Computerworld reviewed Midori 0.5.4 in November 2013 and praised the browser's speed and uncluttered interface, while additionally underlining the private browsing which uses a separate launch icon and displays the details of this mode on the home tab.[25]

Victor Clarke from Gigaom praised the former Midori's minimalism in 2014 and stated that it will "satisfy your humble needs without slowing down your PC", despite stressing the lack of advanced functionality.[32]

See also

References

  1. ^ Dywan, Christian. "About : Christian Dywan (kalikiana)". Two toasts. Retrieved 11 April 2021. Cris likes to cook. Add to that a passion for Chinese and Japanese tea. These days, kalikiana focuses on hacking on snapcraft, but is still fondly looking back to Midori, ElementaryOS and Ubuntu Touch.
  2. ^ "midori - Midori is a lightweight web browser". git.xfce.org. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  3. ^ "Web Browser Midor". Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Download Midori for 64 bit Windows". Astian (in Mexican Spanish). 25 October 2020. Archived from the original on 25 October 2020. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 11 April 2021 suggested (help)
  5. ^ Dywan, Christian (29 July 2019). "Release". github.com. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
  6. ^ Kalikiana (31 October 2018). "All for One, One for All". Midori Blog.
  7. ^ "Translations: Midori". launchpad.net. Archived from the original on 22 June 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  8. ^ "Midori". midori-browser.org. Archived from the original on 1 February 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2019. In 2019, the Midori Browser project merged with the Astian Foundation to take development to new horizons, always respecting the pillars of the project.
  9. ^ https://gitlab.com/midori-web/midori-desktop/-/blob/master/README.md
  10. ^ a b c 8 of the best web browsers for Linux Archived 29 April 2013 at the Wayback Machine. TechRadar
  11. ^ Best Internet Browser – The Show Goes On! Archived 26 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine. PCTips 3000
  12. ^ "projects:applications:start [Xfce Goodies]". goodies.xfce.org. Archived from the original on 21 October 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  13. ^ "About Midori". midori.com. Archived from the original on 7 October 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
  14. ^ a b c Spotlight on Linux: SliTaz GNU/Linux 3.0 Archived 15 June 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Linux Journal
  15. ^ wattOS R6 Review – Go green with Linux Archived 5 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine. LinuxUser & Developer
  16. ^ "Elementary OS Loki Has Arrived". linux.com. 9 September 2016. Archived from the original on 26 January 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  17. ^ Lightweight Bodhi 1.2 distro offers Enlightenment for the Linux masses
  18. ^ a b c d e f Midori Web Browser Archived 12 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine. BeginLinux.com
  19. ^ Midori 0.2.5 Released!. OMG! Ubuntu!
  20. ^ Arch Linux and desktop adventures with the Raspberry Pi Archived 24 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine. greenhughes
  21. ^ Midori Web Browser Gets an Update, Sets DuckDuckGo as Default Search Engine Archived 9 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine. UbuntuVibes
  22. ^ Midori: One Of The Most Lightweight Browsers Around [Linux & Windows] Archived 16 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine. makeuseof
  23. ^ Maemo Browsers Comparison: MicroB, Fennec, Midori, Tear Archived 30 July 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Arantius.com
  24. ^ a b Web-browser Midori Adds Unity Support and Neat 'Next Page' Feature. OMG! Ubuntu!
  25. ^ a b Himanshu, Arora (6 November 2013). "5 lesser-known browsers: Free, lightweight and low-maintenance". Computerworld. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
  26. ^ "Midori - the Little Browser that Just Might Surprise You". 8 October 2010. Archived from the original on 6 October 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2015. Midori - The Little Web Browser that Might Just Surprise You - Make Tech Easier
  27. ^ "HTML5test - How well does your browser support HTML5?". HTML5test.com. Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
  28. ^ "HTML5test - How well does your browser support HTML5?". html5test.com. Archived from the original on 5 July 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
  29. ^ Gordon, Whitson (2 October 2012). "The Best Web Browser for Linux". Lifehacker. Archived from the original on 3 October 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
  30. ^ "1 Month with the Midori Web Browser". the_simple_computer. 5 March 2014. Archived from the original on 18 September 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
  31. ^ Veitch, Nick (1 August 2010). "8 of the best web browsers for Linux". Gigaom. Archived from the original on 7 September 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  32. ^ Clarke, Victor (24 August 2014). "Six alternative web browsers you should know about". Gigaom. Archived from the original on 2 October 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
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