Forks of Firefox like LibreWolf and Floorp are about to become more popular.

  • Imnecomrade [none/use name]@hexbear.net
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    https://www.theverge.com/tech/845216/mozilla-ceo-anthony-enzor-demeo

    At some point, though, Enzor-DeMeo will have to tend to Mozilla’s own business. “I do think we need revenue diversification away from Google,” he says, “but I don’t necessarily believe we need revenue diversification away from the browser.” It seems he thinks a combination of subscription revenue, advertising, and maybe a few search and AI placement deals can get that done. He’s also bullish that things like built-in VPN and a privacy service called Monitor can get more people to pay for their browser. He says he could begin to block ad blockers in Firefox and estimates that’d bring in another $150 million, but he doesn’t want to do that. It feels off-mission.

    I don’t trust this CEO will not block ad blockers some day.