Microsoft Edge Versions: A New Path to Better Web Compatibility

In recent years, Microsoft has made significant strides in its involvement with the open-source software (OSS) community, emerging as one of the world's largest supporters of OSS projects. As part of this effort, we're excited to announce our plan to adopt Chromium open source in the development of Microsoft Edge on the desktop.

For those who may be unfamiliar, our new mobile browser has been built upon open-source technology from its inception over a year ago. Similarly, various features of Microsoft Edge on the desktop have already utilized open-source solutions. This is not a new approach for us; we've long recognized the value that open-source collaboration can bring to the table.

Our goal is to create better web compatibility for our customers and reduce fragmentation on the web for all developers. To achieve this, we plan to become a larger contributor and user of the Chromium open-source project. This will enable us to work more closely with the broader community of web developers, corporate IT managers, and partners who rely on Windows and Microsoft Edge.

We believe that this collaboration will be particularly beneficial for three key groups: those working on Chromium as approvers/maintainers and leading the project; companies and engineers building other browsers, who will be interested in our planned contributions; and the broader community of web developers, corporate IT managers, and partners we work with on Windows and Microsoft Edge.

In this document, we aim to provide clarity on our plans and intentions related to Microsoft Edge and the Chromium open-source project. We're excited about the opportunities that this collaboration presents and look forward to working together to drive better results for all parties involved.

By adopting Chromium open source in the development of Microsoft Edge on the desktop, we're confident that we can create a more compatible and cohesive web experience for our customers and partners. Stay tuned for further updates on our progress and how you can get involved in this exciting new chapter for Microsoft Edge.

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