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> But they need to figure out a way to generate revenue rather than relying on Google Like by trying other things? Such as a mobile OS, "read later" app, LLM s
by sofixa 2y ago
> But they need to figure out a way to generate revenue rather than relying on Google
Like by trying other things? Such as a mobile OS, "read later" app, LLM service which they could embed in Firefox? People criticise Mozilla a lot for even trying, but in the same breath say they should figure out alternative income sources. What do you think they're doing? LLMs are part of the hype cycle, yes, but maybe there's still a market for them even after it's blown over?
- jmathai 2y agoCorrect. Making core Firefox better is not going to generate revenue. Not sure what people expect, every bold new idea (I.e. mobile OS) is chasing something. And they are trying to do it while being open. You’d think this HN crowd has never tried to create a sustainable business reading the comments.
- ksec 2y ago>Making core Firefox better is not going to generate revenue Only because Google decide to pay more for less. Despite Firefox losing marketing share and users.
- ksec 2y ago>People criticise Mozilla a lot for even trying,...Such as a mobile OS, "read later" app, LLM service which they could embed in Firefox? But which of those did generate extra revenue? And mobile Os and LLM also happen to be CapEx intensive.