Is the Epiphany browser installed by default on Ubuntu?
Epiphany is not installed by default on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, or Xubuntu, though there is a movement to make it the default Gnome browser. While you’re waiting, you’ll need to install it using the command sudo apt-get install epiphany-browser.
Are there any official extensions for Epiphany browser?
The epiphany-extensions package is a collection of official (or officially recognized) extensions, ranging from an ad blocker to a Greasemonkey-like user script interpreter. After installing the package, you can enable the extensions you want from the Extensions Manager at Tools → Extensions.
What’s the difference between Epiphany and Firefox?
The difference is that Firefox has a built-in tool to automatically install the package, while Epiphany users are required to manually install the plugin. To install Flash support, run sudo apt-get install packagename, where packagename is replaced by swfdec-mozilla, mozilla-plugin-gnash, or flashplugin-nonfree.
Why is Epiphany removed from elementary OS by design?
The elementary OS by design removes “About” dialogs from third-party apps like Epiphany, and instead encourages to use the AppCentre page for info about version etc. The problem is, that Epiphany’s “…
How to install an epiphany extension on Firefox?
Epiphany doesn’t have quite as many extensions as Firefox, but there are quite a few available. Installing them isn’t quite as easy as in Firefox, as you are required to use apt rather than a built-in extension. The most used one is the epiphany-extensions package, which can be installed using the command sudo apt-get install epiphany-extensions.
What does Epiphany web browser do for You?
Epiphany lets you arrange user interface elements by simply dragging and dropping with your mouse. It also provides tabs, so you can easily organize related webpages on your computer screen. Smart bookmarks make it a snap to lookup text in online knowledge bases, like dictionaries or search engines.
Is the Epiphany browser part of the GNOME project?
As part of the GNOME project, Epiphany is Free Software. Powered by the Gecko engine, Epiphany displays webpages with the same speed and accuracy as Mozilla Firefox. In addition, it provides an elegant, responsive and uncomplicated user interface that fits in perfectly with GNOME, and it has been translated to over thirty languages!