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What does it matter if Google avoided an anti-trust suit? What matters to me and (I bet) other consumers is that we have a good browser that isn't Chrome. One
by nindalf 6y ago
What does it matter if Google avoided an anti-trust suit?
What matters to me and (I bet) other consumers is that we have a good browser that isn't Chrome. One that tries to keep Chrome honest when it comes to web standards. Consumers actually have increased choice, we're in a better place than we would be if Chrome was a monopoly. If that helps Google avoid anti-trust scrutiny in this area, fine by me.
- aspenmayer 6y agoThe comment thread we’re both replying to implied that Firefox couldn’t exist without the Google money, which is disingenuous, because Firefox existed in its various code rebases, and under former Mozilla brand names, long before the Google money came in. Mozilla would have to make some tough choices, but Firefox would be maintained by volunteers independent of Mozilla if necessary. Mozilla isn’t Firefox. Maybe the Google money benefits Mozilla more than Firefox, and more than it benefits Firefox users. For now, Firefox still has the edge on features which enhance user privacy[1], so I hope to see a project like OP for Firefox and Edge soon. More choices is a good thing. [1] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ublock-origin-125-now-blocks-cloaked-first-party-scripts-firefox-only/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ublock-origin...