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In January 2015 Maxthon for Linux gain 1.0.5.3 version. Special for Linux, The Maxthon is made possible by the Chromium open source project and other open source software. Maxthon is a state-of-the-art, multi-platform web browser that regularly outperforms other top browsers and offers users a seamless browsing and sharing experience.

Over the years, the Maxthon browser (formerly known as MyIE2 way back in the day) has spread its reach beyond Windows and into different platforms, including the Mac and three mobile OSes: Android, iOS, and Windows Phone. Wondering where the love for Linux is at? You don’t need to wonder anymore, because you can now download 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Maxthon for Linux.

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The Linux version retains Maxthon’s popular features, such as Magic Fill (AES 256-level encrypted password and user account prompt), mouse gestures, easy tab management, ‘Restore Last’ button, extensions, and more.

“The addition of Linux takes our core value proposition – high performance, independent, multi-platform browsing – one step further,” said Karl Mattson, VP of Maxthon’s International Division. “Desktop computing is evolving beyond the one-OS-to-rule-them-all dynamic and as that develops, Maxthon will be right there offering high performance alternative web browsers on the platforms that matter.”

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32 bit and 64 bit
You can choose installer 32-bit.deb, 64-bit.deb, 32-bit.rpm, 64-bit.rpm, 32-bit.tgz, 64-bit.tgz. If you use Linux Mint we recommend you choose deb installer.

New features of Maxthon For Linux:

  • Brand new UI design.
  • Seamless Account log-in: Log-in with your Maxthon Account and seamlessly sync your Favorites, Quick Access, and Magic Fill from other Maxthon platforms.
  • Tab operations settings: Double-click / right-click on a tab to close a page.
  • Mouse Gestures: Execute common browser commands like ‘forward, back and reload’ by ‘drawing’ a gesture with your mouse.
  • Drag & Drop: Click and drag a link and then drop it to open a page as an inactive tab.
  • ‘Restore Last’ – button:  One click and your browser will restore and reload your last closed tab. 
  • Access your last session: Easy access to a page detailing your last browser session — to more easily return to your sites.
  • Update alert: Users will be reminded of all updates.

Maxthon, believe it or not, has been around for a very long time. It was previously known as MyIE2 and it was using the Internet explorer engine. It was mostly used in Asia, but it also had a small following in Europe and in the United States.

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