Zorin OS 17.3 is Here
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We’re excited to announce the release of Zorin OS 17.3 today, which brings a host of improvements across the system. It introduces new features, …

In light of Mozilla’s recent policy changes, we no longer feel assured that Firefox aligns with our commitment to protect your privacy. This prompted us to revisit the choice of default web browser in Zorin OS 17.3.

  • BluescreenOfDeath@lemmy.worldEnglish
    91·
    12 days ago

    You could replace “Brave Browser” with Firefox and the statement would still be true.

    At least Firefox wasn’t caught hijacking affiliate links.

    • IHave69XiBucks@lemmygrad.ml
      1·
      12 days ago

      Something ive actually wondered is if firefox is hurting for money so bad why doesnt it allow a toggle where a user can willingly just turn every purchase via the browser into a firefox affiliate link? If the user is approving it and its not a shady forced thing i see no issue with it, and it would generate plenty of revenue without needing to be beholden to ad companies or google. It’d be like allowing users to donate, without actually costing them any extra money, everytime they make an online purchase.

      • Shareni@programming.dev
        2·
        12 days ago

        Instead of thinking up new ways for them to make money, maybe think why they’ve got money issues.

        Maybe it’s got something to do with the different CEOs doubling their multi-milion salaries every few years.

        Or maybe their numerous idiotic acquisitions like the pocket.

        Or maybe they’re super strapped for cash because they moved their fuckhead of a CEO to AI development.

        I love FF, but fuck Mozilla and everything it represents.

        Also, fun stats from the moz corp wiki:

        • Revenue in 2023: $653 million
        • Software development expenses in 2023: $260 million
        • Total expenses in 2023: $496 million
        • IHave69XiBucks@lemmygrad.ml
          1·
          11 days ago

          Yeah i mean true if its just an issue with their org then thats a different case. I do think that sort of money making model would work well though so maybe it could be used to fund a new browser.