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There doesn't have to be a buyer. They can spin it off as an independent company. Surely it can be a profitable enterprise on its own.
by hodder 2y ago
There doesn't have to be a buyer. They can spin it off as an independent company. Surely it can be a profitable enterprise on its own.
- madeofpalk 2y agoSurely? I can't imagine Chrome by itself is a very profitable company. Who knows.
- devsda 2y agoAn independent Chrome company will start with an established & proven product, huge userbase and a marketplace for extensions. That's a huge advantage (and liability too). If FF can get millions for its default search option, Chrome can easily command more and if Mozilla can afford to venture into other product areas with their budget, it doesn't sound impossible to have a self-sustained chrome development once you eliminate all the non-essential feature work that helps only Google.
- Ferret7446 2y agoFF can't get millions for its default search option. Where's the other sellers lining up to give FF millions of dollars? Google gives it to Firefox out of "pity" and in an (unsuccessful) attempt to ward off anti-trust claims.