Using Slimjet as Default browser in EasyOS (pros and cons)

[pp4mnklinux]

Hello everybody:

Slimjet gives you the option to keep it running in the background.- I don't know if other browsers do the same, but this is an interesting option for me.

This is not a scientific test, but I am happy with this browser and it gives me what I need.
There are some errors when browsing with it, but -4 me- PROs are bigger than CONs

In EasyOS, allowing **Slimjet to run in the background** can be particularly useful due to how EasyOS handles process isolation and memory management. Here’s why I think, this browser option is interesting to use:

**Faster Startup Time** (Once it was started one time, the next ones are going to happen "in the blink of an eye")
- Keeping Slimjet running in the background reduces startup time when reopening the browser.

**Preserving Session State**
- EasyOS runs applications with a **merged filesystem** approach, meaning browser sessions can be lost if an application closes completely. Running Slimjet in the background helps maintain session data, keeping your open tabs and settings active.

**Preventing Reload Delays**
- EasyOS is optimized for low-resource usage, but sometimes reopening apps leads to slow page reloads. Keeping Slimjet running minimizes the need to reload tabs or reinitialize the browser environment.

**Integration with Background Tasks**
- If you're using Slimjet for **extensions, notifications, or background downloads**, keeping it running ensures uninterrupted functionality. This is particularly useful if you have **password managers, email notifiers, or messaging extensions**.

**Avoiding Overhead from Reinstantiation**
- EasyOS, with its containerized approach, sometimes reinitializes applications from a clean state, which can cause additional CPU and RAM usage spikes. Running Slimjet persistently prevents these frequent reinstantiations.

### Potential Downsides:
- It might **consume more RAM** if left running for long periods, but RAM is not expensive and most of us have more RAM that it is needed.
- If EasyOS is running in a low-RAM environment (e.g., older hardware), keeping a browser open in the background could slow down the system.

Of course, those are personal feelings and they could be subjective, but I am really happy with this browser, so I recomend it to all of you.

Of course, the best option is to test it, so I invite you to do it.-

This is the exec shortcut I use to start it and which gives me the best results.

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exec:/files/portable/Slimjet-portable64/RUN  --disable-infobars --test-type --disk-cache-size=6048576000 --media-cache-size=6048576000

(take it at your own risk )

YouTube Video

Slimjet is developed by FlashPeak Inc., a software company based in the United States.

Have a nice day

[tammi806]

Okay I'm confused here or perhaps I just don't understand. (scratching head)

Why is Slimjet a better choice just because it can run in the background.

Chromium and Google Chrome can run in the background so why use Slimjet.

I don't care for any Google Chrome / Chromium clone browser and would rather use the real thing instead of a clone.

I use Chromium and only when have to will use Google Chrome.

My Easy OS run in Ram only mode with HDDs isolated completely.

My browsers open in one second or less so see no point in having a browser with stuff always running in the background sounds like something you would find using Windows OS and their browser.

[pp4mnklinux]

@tammi806

I don't know if other browsers do the same, but this is an interesting option for me.

Thanks 4 the info, now I know chromium and chrome have this option too.

Of course, those are personal feelings and they could be subjective, but I am really happy with this browser, so I recomend it to all of you.

There's no probe, It's a feeling and the best is "as I said" TEST IT.

Have a nice day, cheers.

[darksun]

Slimjet gives you the option to keep it running in the background.- I don't know if other browsers do the same, but this is an interesting option for me.

• it would have taken you 8.3 seconds, more or less, to open your favorite web search engine and type "chrome running background" ; and most likely it would have taken you less time searching for this info than typewriting the sentence of yours that I quoted.

• as far as I recall chrom* can run in background (at least in Windows) since version 0.0000000001 alpha , or at least since many years; and the option to allow it to keep it running in the background is difficult to be not seen if you access its settings.

[pp4mnklinux]

Excuseme @darksun I must learn to give good reasons as u did.

Sure I could have Googled it, but I prefer asking in a discussion where people might add useful insights beyond a simple search result. If it's too much trouble to answer, you can always skip my question. Thanks for the time analysis! Next time, I'll be sure to measure the efficiency of every keystroke before daring to ask a question.

I don't know other users, but when I asked here is because I value human explanations over search results. If you don’t want to help, that’s fine, but there’s no need to be condescending about it. I hope you can understand it, I prefer asking because human explanations often provide depth, context, and personal insights that a simple web search can't always offer. If you're not interested in helping, that's completely fine, but dismissing the question in a condescending way adds nothing productive to the conversation.

Thanks for your help.

[darksun]

your argument is

I (pp4mnklinux) use this piece of software because it can run in background;
I spend lot but lot of time setting up my chosen piece of software && making a long detailed forum post here

then you initiate the presentation of your work with

Slimjet gives you the option to keep it running in the background.- I don't know if other browsers do the same, but this is an interesting option for me.

finding out the main key point of your work, the root, the init, would have taken you

• half dozen of seconds searching online and/or

• asking a friend and/or

• quickly browsing the setting section of a chromium-based web browser

I try to make you reflect about (see above) . Well, my friend, there might be something wrong somewhere here, and I am not taking it personally towards you at all, just pointing out that in my opinion your mental flowchart you used in this occasion needs some tweak, right at the beginning of it.

This is my genuine and friendly comment, an opinion, not at attack.
If you take it personally and feel offended, that does not touch me at all, friendly speaking.
I guess is your loss on improving your "hold on, let me reflect a second before I ..." feature.

[darksun]

Excuseme @darksun I must learn to give good reasons as u did.

I do not understand what you are trying to say.

Sure I could have Googled it, but I prefer asking in a discussion where people might add useful insights beyond a simple search result. If it's too much trouble to answer, you can always skip my question. Thanks for the time analysis! Next time, I'll be sure to measure the efficiency of every keystroke before daring to ask a question.

Assuming there is/are questions to answer on your first post, I have not seen any. Even

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found no question marks in the post; All I can read are just statements and opinions of yours.

I don't know other users, but when I asked here is because I value human explanations over search results. If you don’t want to help, that’s fine, but there’s no need to be condescending about it. I hope you can understand it, I prefer asking because human explanations often provide depth, context, and personal insights that a simple web search can't always offer. If you're not interested in helping, that's completely fine, but dismissing the question in a condescending way adds nothing productive to the conversation.
Thanks for your help.

Again, where are your questions that I decided not to answer you?

[tammi806]

If a user never experiments with different software than a user will never know if that software will work for what they want or need.

Just because a user may not care for a particular software doesn't mean that particular software wouldn't be a better choice for another user.

I ask questions to get others opinions and okay I may or may not care for the opinions I've received but I did ask.

I learn by researching and asking questions and doing.

I say research and ask questions and try the software you want as there ain't nothing better than actual hands on experience imo.

To many users are what I refer to as armchair users and actually never try anything and therefore never really know and their opinions are based from reading others experiences which isn't quite the same imo..

Just an opinion.

[pp4mnklinux]

SlimJet is a web browser developed by FlashPeak, a company based in the United States.

However, there have been claims suggesting that the browser may have connections to China but these have its origins in :

some users have observed the presence of a "Learn Chinese" link on the Slimjet website, leading them to speculate about potential Chinese origins.
borncity.com
Additionally, the Russian Wikipedia page for SlimBrowser, another product by FlashPeak, mentions that it was "reworked by Chinese programmers."
ru.wikipedia.org
However, these claims are not substantiated by official sources. Therefore, while there are user observations and third-party reports suggesting possible Chinese involvement in Slimjet's development, there is no definitive evidence confirming this.

Do you think people who said that are right or wrong?

Facts, please, because searching on the net, that is the info I have:

Slimjet is a web browser developed by FlashPeak Inc., a software company based in Austin, Texas, USA.
Introduced in 2014, Slimjet is built upon the Chromium open-source project, which also underlies Google Chrome. This foundation allows Slimjet to offer faster speed and reliability than Chrome, while incorporating additional features aimed at enhancing user productivity and customization.

FlashPeak's development of Slimjet was motivated by the limitations encountered with their earlier browser, SlimBrowser, which was based on Microsoft's Internet Explorer engine. To overcome these constraints and leverage the advantages of the Chromium engine, FlashPeak initiated the Slimjet project.

One notable aspect of Slimjet is its emphasis on user privacy. Unlike Google Chrome, Slimjet does not send usage statistics back to Google's servers, addressing privacy concerns associated with data collection.

Additionally, Slimjet integrates features such as ad-blocking and anti-tracking mechanisms to further protect user privacy.

However, users should be aware of certain considerations. For example, selecting Bing as the default search engine in Slimjet may result in searches being redirected through fpseek.com, a third-party site associated with data tracking. This practice has raised concerns among users regarding potential privacy implications.

Have a nice day.