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| − | '''Brave''' is an internet browser developed by Brave Software, Inc. based on the [[Chromium (web browser)|Chromium]] browser. Brave blocks known advertisements and trackers by default, as well as known phishing and malware-serving websites. It also offers a system through which its users can give monetary tips to websites or social media account owners.<ref>https://brave.com/tips/</ref> | + | '''Brave''' is an internet browser developed by Brave Software, Inc. based on the [[Chromium (web browser)|Chromium]] browser. Brave blocks known advertisements and trackers by default, as well as known phishing and malware-serving websites. It also offers a system through which its users can give monetary tips to websites or social media account owners.<ref>https://brave.com/tips/</ref> Brave supports [[Windows (operating system)|Windows]], [[macOS]], [[Linux]], [[Android]], and [[iOS]]. The current version features five default search engines: [[Bing]], [[Duck Duck Go]], [[Google]], Startpage and [[Yahoo]].<ref>In-browser list, found here using the Brave browser: chrome://settings/searchEngines</ref> They also use [[Tor]] in their private browsing mode.<ref>https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018121491</ref> |
Brave was founded on May 28, 2015, by the [[conservative]] CEO [[Brendan Eich]]<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2016/01/20/copy-new-internet-browser-brave-announced/</ref>, the co-founder of [[Mozilla]]<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mozilla-ceo-out-for-opposing-gay-marriage</ref> and creator of the [[javascript]] programming language.<ref>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/10744011/Who-is-Brendan-Eich.html</ref> It was originally situated in [[Delaware]], where it was known as Hyperware Labs, Inc. They later moved to [[California]] where they were renamed as Brave Software, Inc. | Brave was founded on May 28, 2015, by the [[conservative]] CEO [[Brendan Eich]]<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2016/01/20/copy-new-internet-browser-brave-announced/</ref>, the co-founder of [[Mozilla]]<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mozilla-ceo-out-for-opposing-gay-marriage</ref> and creator of the [[javascript]] programming language.<ref>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/10744011/Who-is-Brendan-Eich.html</ref> It was originally situated in [[Delaware]], where it was known as Hyperware Labs, Inc. They later moved to [[California]] where they were renamed as Brave Software, Inc. | ||
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On February 14, 2019, the social media network [[Gab]] developed a web browser named [[Dissenter (web browser)|Dissenter]], an open source web browser based on Brave,<ref>https://apps.gab.com/application/5d3f93a29dd49a5b1d9fc27f</ref> that allows conversations around individual URLs and creates a public square on them where anyone can leave a comment.<ref>https://dissenter.com/help/faq</ref> | On February 14, 2019, the social media network [[Gab]] developed a web browser named [[Dissenter (web browser)|Dissenter]], an open source web browser based on Brave,<ref>https://apps.gab.com/application/5d3f93a29dd49a5b1d9fc27f</ref> that allows conversations around individual URLs and creates a public square on them where anyone can leave a comment.<ref>https://dissenter.com/help/faq</ref> | ||
| + | <!--Future company plan: "Webmasters can also opt to have Brave show a limited number of advertisements on their site, of which the webmaster is paid 70%." - not implimented as of spring 2021--> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 21:12, March 5, 2021
Brave is an internet browser developed by Brave Software, Inc. based on the Chromium browser. Brave blocks known advertisements and trackers by default, as well as known phishing and malware-serving websites. It also offers a system through which its users can give monetary tips to websites or social media account owners.[1] Brave supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. The current version features five default search engines: Bing, Duck Duck Go, Google, Startpage and Yahoo.[2] They also use Tor in their private browsing mode.[3]
Brave was founded on May 28, 2015, by the conservative CEO Brendan Eich[4], the co-founder of Mozilla[5] and creator of the javascript programming language.[6] It was originally situated in Delaware, where it was known as Hyperware Labs, Inc. They later moved to California where they were renamed as Brave Software, Inc.
On February 14, 2019, the social media network Gab developed a web browser named Dissenter, an open source web browser based on Brave,[7] that allows conversations around individual URLs and creates a public square on them where anyone can leave a comment.[8]
References
- ↑ https://brave.com/tips/
- ↑ In-browser list, found here using the Brave browser: chrome://settings/searchEngines
- ↑ https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018121491
- ↑ https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2016/01/20/copy-new-internet-browser-brave-announced/
- ↑ https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mozilla-ceo-out-for-opposing-gay-marriage
- ↑ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/10744011/Who-is-Brendan-Eich.html
- ↑ https://apps.gab.com/application/5d3f93a29dd49a5b1d9fc27f
- ↑ https://dissenter.com/help/faq