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This page is an open discussion about wheter or not we must consider Epiphany as a default browser instead of Firefox. This page has not to be considered before Breezy release.

!! Warning !! This page is not endorsed by any Ubuntu developper and is only an open discussion. There is no official plan to replace Firefox by Epiphany.

What must be a default browser ?

A default browser must be simple enough and doesn't need a lot of features by default. (to complete)

In favor of Epiphany as the default

• Epiphany is well integrated with the Gnome desktop and follow the global theme and global options (like displaying text beside buttons,etc)
• Epiphany follows the gnome release schedule
• ...

In favor of Firefox as the default

• Firefox is well known and "hype"
• ...

Outstanding issues with Epiphany

• Epiphany depend on Firefox, so in any case Firefox must be installed.