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Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive (www.theverge.com)

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

I have to imagine competing with a de-Googled Chrome is also a concern. I wouldn't think this apples to the majority of users, but a lot of people currently using Firefox today are only doing so because of a dislike of Google (and Microsoft), who might be willing to go back to a responsibly managed/truly FOSS Chrome.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 weeks ago

Personally I have just always really liked the firefox icon

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah, I really don't know about responsibly managed. The new owner might be better than Google, but it's unlikely for Chrome to be bought by a charity. Ergo the new owner will want to make their money back and enshittify accordingly.