Microsoft Updates Edge Linux Support With Exact Distro Requirements

Microsoft Edge Linux support now has clearer requirements, as Microsoft has published a precise list of Linux distributions that it officially supports and tests.

Edge has worked on Linux for years, but Microsoft’s documentation previously described Linux support more broadly. The company has now updated its Microsoft Edge documentation to specify exactly which Linux distributions qualify for official support.

Microsoft lists four supported Linux distributions

According to Microsoft’s updated documentation, Edge officially supports 64-bit versions of the following Linux distributions:

• Ubuntu 18.04 or later
• Debian 10 or later
• openSUSE 15.5 or later
• Fedora Linux 39 or later

The change gives Linux users and IT administrators a clearer picture of which configurations Microsoft actively tests and validates.

Other Linux distributions may still run Microsoft Edge without problems, but Microsoft does not officially support configurations outside the listed distributions. That distinction could matter for organizations that need a browser running on a configuration covered by Microsoft’s support policies.

Edge catches up with Chrome’s clearer Linux requirements

Google has provided a more detailed list of supported Linux environments for Chrome for years, with specific distribution requirements available since at least 2019.

Microsoft’s documentation update brings Edge closer to that approach by clearly identifying the distributions users can expect Microsoft to test.

Google has also continued expanding Chrome’s Linux support. The company recently released Chrome for ARM64 Linux devices, giving Linux users on ARM-based systems another native browser option.

Microsoft’s current Edge documentation specifically refers to supported 64-bit Linux distributions, without announcing a similar ARM64 Linux expansion.

Microsoft continues updating Edge

The Linux documentation change comes as Microsoft continues making broader improvements to its browser.

The company recently released Microsoft Edge 152, introducing smarter scam protection, Apple Account sign-in support, and other browser changes.

Security also remains an issue for Chromium-based browsers. Researchers recently found malicious extensions targeting Chrome and Edge users with malware designed to steal cryptocurrency.

Via Neowin