Currently, Google pays Firefox’s bill by having them set their default search engine to Google.

This will no longer be when Chrome is in the hands of another party. DOJ is currently advocating for this forced sellout.

So will Firefox be no more after that?

  • dysprosium@lemmy.dbzer0.comOP
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    1 month ago

    The main reason of Google’s financing is probably because they don’t want to be accused of a browser monopoly. So this will stop, leaving Firefox with very little income.

    I’m not sure if the reason you said is enough for them to keep paying.

    Google search is not the same thing as google Chrome

    I never said that

    • ElPussyKangaroo@lemmy.world
      1·
      1 month ago

      Google pays Firefox to have Google Search as the default search engine. Chrome is not the major money maker. It doesn’t even earn any money.

      • halcyoncmdr@lemmy.worldEnglish
        0·
        1 month ago

        It doesn’t even earn any money.

        Neither do the rotisserie chickens at the store. Or Costco’s $1.50 hot dog and soda combo.

        Chrome isn’t intended to make money, it’s a loss leader.