Changelog News Firefox could be doomed
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May 5, 2025 A legal tussle between the DOJ and Google raises concerns for Mozilla's survival. The discussion emphasizes the need for original thought in a world overwhelmed by AI-generated content. Leadership blunders at Apple are compared to historical decisions, and a game developer shares challenges transitioning from Rust to C#. Lastly, creative defensive tactics against bots, like zip bombs, are introduced as a fascinating solution to server exploitation.
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Mozilla's Revenue Dependency Risk
- Mozilla heavily depends on Google for revenue, with 90% of its income from Firefox and 85% of that from Google's search deal.
- This reliance threatens Mozilla's survival if the court bars Google's default search payments, highlighting poor diversification.
Diversify Mozilla's Income
- Mozilla should allow users to pay for Firefox directly instead of relying on conflicted revenue streams.
- Removing conflicts of interest could help Firefox focus on user needs and sustain a free internet.
Avoid AI for Original Writing
- Avoid using AI language models like ChatGPT for writing assignments or original content.
- Original thoughts are more meaningful and valuable than AI-generated text.