why should anyone use edge when running linux
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I use edge on my Linux desktop because it works well with Microsoft Office web apps. I hate Microsoft and I've gotten into trouble at work for pushing against it vocally but this seems like a minor victory to me that I don't have to use windows to complete my day to day job because Microsoft came to me (Linux) instead of me to them (Windows). Office 365 is still literal trash btw.
I guess a webdev could want to make sure their website works fine on all browsers, or maybe because of some silly corporate requirements. Anyway the option is always good to have, because someone might need it.
If they bring their DRM over, 4k playback on some sites.
The Edge Browser is nice you want hate it but you just can't i like that you can crate WebApps and your extension are still working :)