Changelog Master Feed Firefox could be doomed (Changelog News #143)
May 5, 2025
Is Mozilla facing a grim future amidst legal challenges? The need for Firefox to diversify its income sources is highlighted as reliance on Google becomes precarious. Tim Cook's risky decisions at Apple draw comparisons to historic failures, impacting developer economics. Meanwhile, a game dev shares insights on moving away from Rust, and innovative defenses against malicious bots, like zip bombs, raise eyebrows for their potential risks. The discussion dives into the intersection of creativity, technology, and corporate strategy.
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Mozilla's Risky Google Dependence
- Mozilla heavily relies on Google paying to be Firefox's default search engine for its revenue.
- Losing this deal could doom Mozilla, highlighting a risky business dependence on a competitor.
Support Firefox by Paying Directly
- Users can support Firefox by directly paying for it, removing conflicts of interest.
- Simplify Firefox to focus on a great user experience and sustain a free internet.
Don't Let AI Write For You
- Avoid letting AI write your content for you to keep originality and meaningfulness.
- Your own thoughts are more valuable and interesting than large language model outputs.