Microsoft decided to open source the backbone of Edge

Microsoft is open sourcing the backbone of its Edge browser with a view to using it in more software, according to Ars Technica.

Microsoft quietly announced the change in a blog post. But the implications of Microsoft's actions could be huge.

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