Midori (web browser)
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Midori on Peppermint OS 3
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| Developer(s) | Christian Dywan et al. |
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| Initial release | December 16, 2007[1] |
| Stable release | 0.5.9[2][3][4] (10 November 2014) [±] |
| Preview release | none (n/a) [±] |
| Development status | Active |
| Written in | Vala, C |
| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Available in | About 30 languages |
| Type | Web browser |
| License | LGPL v2.1+ |
| Website | midori-browser.org |
Midori (緑?, Japanese for green) is a lightweight[5][6] web browser. It uses the WebKit rendering engine[5] and the GTK+ 2 or GTK+ 3 interface. Midori is part of the Xfce desktop environment's Goodies component.[7] It is the default browser in elementary OS,[7] the SliTaz Linux distribution[8] and the Bodhi Linux distribution[9] as well as Trisquel Mini, SystemRescueCD, and old versions of Raspbian. It was also used by wattOS in its R5 release.[10]
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Features[edit]
- Integration with GTK+ 2[11] and GTK+ 3 support
- WebKit rendering engine[5]
- Tabs, windows and session management[11]
- Configurable web search
- User scripts and user styles support
- Bookmark management
- Customizable and extensible interface
- Extension modules can be written in C and Vala[12]
- Supports HTML5[13]
- DuckDuckGo as a default search engine[14]
- Internationalized domain names support
- Smart Bookmarks
- Extensions
- Maemo integration for mobile devices[16]
- Speed dial[8][17]
- 'Next Page' feature[18]
- Ubuntu Unity Support [18]
- Private browsing[8]
Inclusion in OS distributions[edit]
Linux[edit]
Midori is part of the standard Raspbian distribution for the Raspberry Pi ARMv6-based computer. While Dillo and NetSurf are also in the menu, Midori also features as a desktop link. Midori is also packaged with elementary OS and Bodhi Linux as their default web browser.
Standard Compliance[edit]
Acid3 Test[edit]
Midori 0.5.7 passing the Acid3 test.
Midori passes the Acid3 test.[19][17]
HTML5 score[edit]
In March 2014, Midori scored 405/555 on the HTML5 test.[20]
See also[edit]
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- Comparison of lightweight web browsers
- Comparison of web browsers
- List of web browsers
- List of web browsers for Unix and Unix-like operating systems
References[edit]
- ^ "midori - Midori is a lightweight web browser". Git.xfce.org. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
- ^ "Timeline". Midori: Webkit Web browser. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ^ "Midori 0.5.9 'Ballet'". Midori: Webkit Web browser. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ^ "Changelog". midori-browser.org. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
- ^ a b c 8 of the best web browsers for Linux. TechRadar
- ^ Best Internet Browser – The Show Goes On!. PCTips 3000
- ^ a b Midori vs Epiphany Review. Tech Drive-In
- ^ a b c Spotlight on Linux: SliTaz GNU/Linux 3.0. Linux Journal
- ^ Lightweight Bodhi 1.2 distro offers Enlightenment for the Linux masses. Midori is also used in elementary OS Luna. DesktopLinux.com
- ^ wattOS R6 Review – Go green with Linux. LinuxUser & Developer
- ^ a b c d e f Midori Web Browser. BeginLinux.com
- ^ Midori 0.2.5 Released!. OMG! Ubuntu!
- ^ Arch Linux and desktop adventures with the Raspberry Pi. greenhughes
- ^ Midori Web Browser Gets an Update, Sets DuckDuckGo as Default Search Engine. UbuntuVibes
- ^ Midori: One Of The Most Lightweight Browsers Around [Linux & Windows]. makeuseof
- ^ Maemo Browsers Comparison: MicroB, Fennec, Midori, Tear. Arantius.com
- ^ a b Midori – The Little Browser that Just Might Surprise You. Make Tech Easier
- ^ a b Web-browser Midori Adds Unity Support and Neat ‘Next Page’ Feature. OMG! Ubuntu!
- ^ Midori: Extremely Fast and Standards-Compliant
- ^ HTML5test
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