SRWare Iron for Linux (32-bit)

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Surf the Web in privacy without an installation hassle.
Last updated on March 24, 2013
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Surf the Web in privacy without an installation hassle.

SRWare Iron for Linux (32-bit) is a web browser implementation of the Chromium source code which primarily aims to eliminate usage tracking and other privacy-compromising functionality that the Google Chrome browser includes. While Iron does not provide extra privacy compared to Chromium, it does implement some additional features that distinguish it from Google Chrome, such as built-in ad blocking.

SRWare Iron for Linux (32-bit)

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GENERAL

Release: March 25, 2013

Latest update: March 24, 2013

Version: 25.0.1400

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Linux

Additional Requirements: None

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2.5/5

2 User Votes

Update, new Iron V24.0.1350.0 .deb OK in Linux Mint 14
raicarreFebruary 24, 2013
Pros
An alternative to Chromium & Firefox, perhaps has enhanced privacy, imports bookmarks.
Cons
None found yet with limited use.
Summary
A welcome browser addition for Linux, I hope SRWare will keep it up.
Does not work in Ubuntu 12.04 and Linux Mint Maya.
raicarreOctober 16, 2012
Pros
At least it is an attempt to supply a more secure browser for Linux. I hope they will be successful in the near future.
Cons
Needs to be re-written as a complete package with dependencies for current popular versions of Linux, and then tested before release.
Summary
The install process appeared to complete in current 32-bit Ubuntu 12.04 and Linux Mint Maya Cinnamon, with the Iron browser icon appearing in the menus, but when clicked it would not start at all. Re-downloading and installing again with dpkg, Gdebi, and package managers had the same result. There are complaints about this in the forums (topic - Browser Start Problem, and other places) dating back a few months, but so far there does not seem to be any response from the engineers. Some users say they got it to work, but apparently that was for older versions and/or different flavors of Linux. This is also the case with an installation tutorial on You Tube. I hope they get it fixed soon; the Windows version works OK in Windows, but does not work under WINE in Linux.