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Ideology: as a tech person, I don't want the protocols to be defined by a single entity. Many Googlers agree, even if we also know this could result in faster p
by lrem 7y ago
Ideology: as a tech person, I don't want the protocols to be defined by a single entity. Many Googlers agree, even if we also know this could result in faster progress.
Less constraints: Firefox does not need to block release of a new feature because an Android API it depends on got blocked by legal due to regulations in Namibia.
Organisational stability: Firefox has a good revenue stream and stable leadership, with pretty constant direction.
Main competency: Firefox is the thing for Mozilla. For Google, Chrome is an insurance policy against Apple.
- whalabi 7y agoBut how do these things see it succeeding against Chrome, or even regaining significant market share? I can't see how it could ever happen. No matter what they do they can't beat the developer and monetary resources of Google.
- GoblinSlayer 7y agoIf Google was rich, they would fix their mistakes, but they don't have money for that.