This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to install the new Microsoft Edge browser for Linux on Ubuntu 20.08 | 18.04.
The new Microsoft Edge browser has adopted the Chromium open-source project code base, offering better web compatibility and performance over the legacy Edge.
The edge browser is a cross-platform that supports all Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. If you’re currently using Edge and want to learn how to install the new Edge in Ubuntu, the steps below should show you how to do it.
Those who can’t wait for the preview version of Edge (beta), which will be released in about six weeks from today, or the stable version for release next year can install it from the dev branch.
The dev channel offers the latest builds for Linux but not a stable preview or beta version that’s more polished for general testing.
Microsoft promised to bring Edge to Linux so it can be used across every central platform, including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux.
Edge will be available in traditional Linux package formats (.rpm, .deb) and will support a wide range of distros, Ubuntu included.
Install Edge on Ubuntu
To get the latest dev version of Edge on Ubuntu, simply go to the link below and download the .deb package for Ubuntu.
https://www.microsoftedgeinsider.com/en-us/download/?platform=linux
Then select the Dev branch. If the Beta channel is available, choose that version instead.
When prompted what to do with the File, choose to Save the File.
After downloading the File (most likely) in your downloads folder, browse to the folder, then right-click the downloaded File and choose Open With Software Install.
That should take you to the software install page for the Edge package. When you click the Install button, it should prompt you to enter your password to continue the installation.
Once done, you should be able to go to the Activities dashboard, search for Edge, and launch.
That’s it!
Install Microsoft Edge via the Command line
Another way to install Microsoft Edge is via the command line terminal. This method uses the command line for those comfortable using Linux terminals.
To install Edge this way, run the commands below to dependencies for the Edge repository and packages.
sudo apt update sudo apt install software-properties-common apt-transport-https wget
Next, install the Microsoft GPG key by running the commands below:
wget -q https://packages.microsoft.com/keys/microsoft.asc -O- | sudo apt-key add -
After that, add the Microsoft Edge repository file in Ubuntu using the commands below:
sudo add-apt-repository "deb [arch=amd64] https://packages.microsoft.com/repos/edge stable main"
Finally, run the commands below to install the Microsoft Edge browser.
sudo apt install microsoft-edge-dev
That’s it! The two methods above showed you how to install the new Microsoft Edge on Ubuntu. You can choose either one to get Edge in Ubuntu!
Conclusion:
This post showed you how to install Ubuntu’s new Microsoft Edge browser. If you find any error, please report it in the comment form below.
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