The Ladybird browser project
The Ladybird browser project
Ladybird is an ongoing project to build an independent web browser from scratch.
It is being developed as part of the SerenityOS/serenity project on GitHub.
There are no downloadable binaries yet, as the project is still very unstable. You can follow the build instructions to build it for yourself.
This page is not fancy because we are focusing on building the browser. :^)
Since Ladybird is part of the SerenityOS project, development is coordinated on the SerenityOS discord server.
Imagine wanting to see if you can help with the development, but seeing that the development is coordinated on fucking Discord.
I have an eye for typos and like to notify authors as I’m they’ll want to correct them. Blogs that only allow contact via social media apps frustrate me as I’m not on shitbird, fb, insta, etc. Can’t you just have a public email associated with your writing ffs?
And written in C++ 🙄 How many times does this mistake have to be made?
But is there any plans to support GNU Linux distros, like Debian or Nix? From the first look the browser is only for Serenity.
It does build on Linux distros as well. There's already a package on the AUR for instance: https://aur.archlinux.org/ladybird-git.git
That aur link should be: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/ladybird-git 🙂
Linux is the only platform to get native WebGL, too!
On Nix, it’s available:
environment.systemPackages = [ pkgs.ladybird ];
Also, is there any plan to provide binaries and builds? Especially for Android, for example, via F-Droid?
Using Qt and brotli, seems nice! But Discord? Hell no.
Want to contribute to this open project? Create closed Microsoft GitHub & Discord account. https://drewdevault.com/2021/12/28/Dont-use-Discord-for-FOSS.html
To be honest, I think the internet is in desperate need of an alternative to the Chrome/Mozilla/Safari trio. Why can I can no longer get a browser that doesn't shove ads in my face and/or track my every move?
I know this isn't being designed as a browser for everyone. But I'm pleased to see making a web browser isn't an un-enterable area yet.
What's wrong with Mozilla?
Servo's looking good too.
Servo has been the most exciting one to me for a while. Seems like one of the best foundations for a new browser.
he internet is in desperate need of an alternative to the Chrome/Mozilla/Safari trio.
No it's not. You have lots and lots of different browsers. Do we need another browser engine? Also not. They all do the same thing so while it's good to have some competition we definitely don't need yet another one.
What problem are they trying to solve?
Building Firefox from scratch.
Why? What would that benefit?
Definitely wish them the best though :)
Completely unrelated, but I saw these in close proximity. A name change might be in order if this turns out to be a thing. Then again, maybe not.
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