For firefox, glibc binaries are available from firefoxlinux for chromium i couldnt really find a glibc binary. After downloading the fix file, i ran firefox once to create a profile. This is a collection of patches to pkgsrc for packages to build properly on musl based linux systems. I managed to get a mostly working x on the rpi2 with a glibc stage3, firefox 55.
There are some specialized secure linux distros for security that add extra. This is usrbinlocale, which works on musl libc with limitations in musl itself. In an established application binary ecosystem, the c library is one of the the most difficult components to swap out and replace. Mozilla corporations notforprofit parent, the mozilla foundation. Mozilla firefox linux is a fast, fullfeatured web browser. It can be done by setting the tz environment variable in the etcenv. The mostly unmaintained libc comparison is still available on. Id known about musl as an alternative c library for embedded systems, but only recently. Home introduction faq how to use support documentation download browse source community wiki.
Slackware using musllibc rather than traditional glibc. Installing adobe flash player for firefox alpine linux. For firefox, glibc binaries are available from for chromium i couldnt really find a glibc binary. One of the most compelling reasons to use linux is its ability to deliver a secure computing experience. Adapting binaries easily to musl, or database with. The new site simplifies and cleans up design, works on mobile browsers, credits sponsors, and brings important information to the main page.
Looking at a musl c library powered linux programming miscellany. Improve your browsing experience with mozillas opensource and highly acclaimed firefox. Musl libc should be abi compatible to use adobe flash player within firefox. I cut a snippet of the output, so that the musl libc alternate c library can be seen as a dependency.
I made some ghc binaries for linux that rely on musl instead of glibc for easier static linking. In particular it almost, see patch compiles also on linux with musl libc. This landing page will be converted to a redirect once all content is moved. Alpine linux is a securityoriented, lightweight linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox. The development looks to be a workinprogress, but still another little gem of slackware exists out.
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