Hi Editors,

Wanted to bring to your attention:

Microsoft Edge deb package for Linux tries to install Google Chrome
reddit (dot) com /r/microsoftsucks/comments/1r6i3wl/microsoft_edge_deb_package_for_linux_tries_to/

[Fedora Linux] microsoft-edge.repo file getting overwritten with bad info.
reddit (dot) com/r/MicrosoftEdge/comments/1r4rph8/fedora_linux_microsoftedgerepo_file_getting/



Thanks!

LoyalFan

Hi NotebookCheck Editors,

Wanted to bring to your attention:

Microsoft Edge deb package for Linux tries to install Google Chrome
reddit (dot) com /r/linux/comments/1r6i6zm/microsoft_edge_deb_package_for_linux_tries_to/

SOURCES VERIFIED PERSONALLY BELOW:  (You might NEED to do some of your own RESEARCH though)

Jan 10, 2026
techcommunity (dot) microsoft (dot) com /discussions/edgeinsiderdiscussions/latest-edge-dev-deb-installer-installs-google-repo/4484650

14 Feb 2026
reddit (dot) com /r/MicrosoftEdge/comments/1r4rph8/fedora_linux_microsoftedgerepo_file_getting/

16 Feb 2026
news (dot) ycombinator (dot) com /item?id=47035099
learn (dot) microsoft (dot) com /en-in/answers/questions/5777038/latest-ms-edge-deb-package-(145-0-3800-58-1)-repla