Modern software increasingly resembles a regular file download module from a remote server. Due to high connection speeds, users often don't pay attention to this. However, there are situations when a standalone installer is absolutely necessary, particularly for companies and corporations.
Of course, no one in their right mind would download the same software 100 times for a hundred different computers. That's why Microsoft and the standalone installer for the new Chromium-based Edge browser, which allows for automatic deployment of the program on a large number of PCs.
It is available on a separate page and lets you choose the version—32 or 64 bit. There is also a version for Mac. After downloading the package with the msi extension, you just need to double-click on it to start the installation. It should be noted that only the Dev version for developers is available. Clearly, the company decided not to bother creating daily Canary builds in the form of standalone packages. Recall that the Dev version is updated once a week, so new features will appear there a bit later than in the Canary channel.
You can also download configuration files for enterprises from this website, which will allow you to configure Edge and manage its updates on Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10.
It should be noted that, according to rumors, the new Microsoft Edge based on Chromium will become the default browser in Windows 10. This will happen in the spring 201H update, which is expected to be released in April or May of next year. Of course, if Redmond does not delay the release again.
Source: 3dnews.ru
