They could have done a deal with Microsoft, even for a fraction of the amount and been just fine. Google's ad business model is a cash fire hose. If they actual

They could have done a deal with Microsoft, even for a fraction of the amount and been just fine. Google's ad business model is a cash fire hose. If they actually backed off development because of Google's money, then it's corruption and particularly egregious because it involves a non-profit and a monopoly. For the record, I'm fine with Firefox the way it is now. I use Lynx more than I use Chrome.