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Re:Mozilla names new CEO as it pivots to data privacy by redeeman on Thursday February 08, 2024 @05:25PM (#39308627)
> and, even if you don't currently use Firefox, a huge reason why we have the web we have today.

and maybe especially if you dont use firefox :)

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Re:Mozilla names new CEO as it pivots to data privacy by gkoberger on Thursday February 08, 2024 @05:35PM (#39308735)
I worked at Mozilla because I saw John Lilly (CEO at the time) speak in 2009.

Someone snarkily asked him about Chrome, and he responded that Chrome was a victory for Mozilla – the mission was an open web, and choice was what Mozilla was fighting for. I thought it was a very healthy view.

Source: https://wordpress.tv/2009/07/08/john-lilly-mozilla/

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Re:Mozilla names new CEO as it pivots to data privacy by redeeman on Thursday February 08, 2024 @07:08PM (#39309599)
without having read that, I would agree, more competitors is better. It just seems like mozilla decided to not really fight to develop product, thus reducing the competitors in the arena
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