Windows 7 - Firefox faces uncertain future as Google deal apparently ends

A Guy · 12-04-2011

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It hasn’t been a good year for Firefox. Mozilla has lost share to Google, it’s lost the loyalty of enterprise customers, and it’s lost key talent. And a deal with Google that supplied 84% of its revenue last year was scheduled to end in November. Can Firefox avoid a slide into irrelevance?

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A Guy

rubyrubyroo · 12-04-2011

Great, that's all we need! Goggle is junk, but as long as Mozilla is ONLY going to lose 85% revenue, it doesn't sound that serious!

I hope they find a new source of similar $$ or we lose one of the only decent "mainstream" browsers, IMO...

BTW: interesting how "Google" is in the ieSpell check, But sure enough no "Mozilla"....(only "Mozelle!"

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Mike

Corazon · 12-04-2011

Say it ain't so!!!

Phone Man · 12-04-2011

The article stated that revenue was from search revenues and the agreement with Google was due to expire in November but Mozilla expected to renew that contract. But knowing Google they will screw Mozilla if they can.

Jim

A Guy · 12-04-2011

Actually the article says:

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We currently have partnerships with a number of search providers that differ by market. Our largest contract, with Google, comes up for renewal in November. We have every confidence that search partnerships will remain a solid generator of revenue for Mozilla for the foreseeable future.

And when asked:

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On December 1, I asked Mozilla PR for news on whether the agreement with Google was renegotiated or whether the foundation has any further update to that FAQ. I received a crisp reply:

We currently do not have an update to share.

With Google having their own browser to tout, it becomes a question of whether it benefits them more to renew the deal or not. This could be interesting. A Guy

badger906 · 12-05-2011

dont tell me i have to go back to safari... (mac user lol) .. even if firefox charged, i think its loyal supporters will pay a small fee. i certainly wouldnt bat an eye lid at a £10 license for something i use for several hours a day.

smarteyeball · 12-05-2011

Quote: Originally Posted by badger906

dont tell me i have to go back to safari...

Opera

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i think its loyal supporters will pay a small fee.

Not enough to make it viable.

seekermeister · 12-05-2011

Seconded. Sound like some of you Firefox fans need to get accustomed to using Opera.

Boastree · 12-05-2011

Mac, firefox, opera, google....I think you folks sould get your own forum actually...this is WINDOWS 7 forum you know. Just my opinion of course.

A Guy · 12-05-2011

We're discussing a browser that many Windows 7 users use. Opera and Google as well. JMHO, of course. A Guy