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Re:DOJ will push Google to sell off Chrome by einpoklum on Tuesday November 19, 2024 @02:53AM (#42180934)
> The only reason I still use Chrome is because I already use other Google products and they integrate well together. There are many other better options out there otherwise, and they are all free. Breaking out Chrome from Google will not in any way benefit me as a consumer.

It will benefit you in many ways, including: Better compatibility of Google with multiple browsers, and a browser which doesn't actively encourage you to use Google products and services.

Indirectly, a reduction in Google's centralized power will make life easier for many people and organizations which offer you services and products (yes, I realize that's a bit vague and needs some elaboration).

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Re:DOJ will push Google to sell off Chrome by concinds on Tuesday November 19, 2024 @04:18AM (#42181431)
> It will benefit you in many ways, including: Better compatibility of Google with multiple browsers

No, the way you do that is to pass a law that says Google can't intentionally make their websites work worse in other browsers. That's not what the dumb DOJ is doing.

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Re:DOJ will push Google to sell off Chrome by einpoklum on Tuesday November 19, 2024 @12:08PM (#42185703)
Perhaps you're right, but this level of specificity is not usually something we find in primary legislation (AFAIK). Also, the DOJ may be motivated to act to a different extent than the two chambers of Congress. Still, it's always possible that this measure may end up not being effective.
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