Re:Vivaldi 8.3 for Desktop: make bad ads sad
by RunSet on Thursday November 05, 2026 @10:02AM
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For those interested in a GPL-licensed browser from Norway:
Re:Vivaldi 8.3 for Desktop: make bad ads sad
by vrganj on Thursday November 05, 2026 @10:38AM
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Is it just me or is it a bit sad that even GPL'd software has websites that are full of Claudisms these days?
Like have some pride when showing off your project. Write a few sentences. Why should I give a shit about your project when you don't even care enough to describe it in your own words?
Re:Vivaldi 8.3 for Desktop: make bad ads sad
by shevy-java on Thursday November 05, 2026 @11:09AM
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Is that the case though?
The homepage mentions this:
"It ships no telemetry of any kind, and deliberately includes no AI assistant and no AI-style web APIs."
I am not sure the website is AI generated. Can you be more specific why you think this is the case?
Re:Vivaldi 8.3 for Desktop: make bad ads sad
by RunSet on Thursday November 05, 2026 @02:31PM
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replying to my own post to follow up:
It is apparently furtive slop.
Re:Vivaldi 8.3 for Desktop: make bad ads sad
by Buxato on Thursday November 05, 2026 @10:14AM
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If I don't remember bad its just the GUI part, anyway for me is fundamental in my workflow due to its usabillity and productivity improvements.
Re:Vivaldi 8.3 for Desktop: make bad ads sad
by margalabargala on Thursday November 05, 2026 @10:17AM
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They say it's just the GUI.
Shame there's no way to check something else isn't included too.
[0]: https://vivaldi.com/blog/technology/why-isnt-vivaldi-browser...