Packaging Request #1034
[brave] Please add package to PCR
Status:
not-a-bug
Priority:
wish
Assignee:
-
% Done:
0%
Description
Description: Web browser that blocks ads and trackers by default.
License: MPL v2.0 (https://github.com/brave/browser-laptop/blob/master/LICENSE.txt)
Code: https://github.com/brave/browser-laptop
AUR: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/brave/
Related issues
History
Updated by g4jc almost 8 years ago
They don't actually block ads, just replace them with their own ad network. See here:
https://www.brave.com/about_ad_replacement.html
Since this is adaware, you are better off using IceWeasel + uBlock Origin or /etc/hosts management for a more libre/non-prism experience.
Updated by g4jc over 7 years ago
- Status changed from open to not-a-bug
Uses non-free Chromium, private cloud, anti-features:
http://www.zdnet.com/article/brave-new-browser-eich-returns-with-chromium-browser-that-replaces-ads/
Closing.
Updated by bill-auger over 6 years ago
- Related to Freedom Issue #1167: [chromium][electron][qt5-webengine][qt6-webengine] QTWebgine/Electron embeds "entire Chromium platform" added