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I used it since the Phoenix days too. But I stopped at version 37 because they no longer had the right intent for it's users. In fact, they no longer target the
by superkuh 8y ago
I used it since the Phoenix days too. But I stopped at version 37 because they no longer had the right intent for it's users. In fact, they no longer target the same users at all.
Now it's all about making sure DRM protected video plays, making sure Facebook works, and making sure ignorant users doesn't accidentally break their config or install malware. No longer can the user determine what add-ons they can use without switching to a buggy beta build. And lets not forget the removal of all of the customization code and the add-on holocaust right before this. Most new add-ons still have only a fraction of their former functionality. And they'll never get it back because Mozilla isn't about that any more.
Mozilla has abandoned their long time users in an attempt to become Chrome. And it has, just like all the other browsers. And that's why it's losing market share. It's the same crap but without a monopoly position to promote itself like Google or Apple.
I used to install it for my family and friends that needed help in building or setting up their computers. Now I do not because Firefox has the same anti-user policies as Chrome or Safari.