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Firefox to sell advertising within browser

no it doesn't

it keeps the retro FF interface with its own bluish theme + optimized code to make use of new multi core CPUs + a lot of enhancements for super fast page loading similar to Chrome

it keeps updated with security updates

I recommend installing it fresh with a fresh new profile

Use Xmarks to sync your bookmarks

that way, you get the full exxperience and optimization as opposed to when you use their profile import wizard

once you use Pale Moon, you will never EVER use any other browser like most of us here has switched and did
 
Good for them. If they can make some money doing that, I'm all for it. There's no reason the initial blank tiles can't be filled with something that helps pay the bills. As the browser gets used, those ads will disappear, and be replaced by user data. If someone is impatient, they can populate the space with what they want from the start. It's not a big deal.
 
lxskllr said:
Good for them. If they can make some money doing that, I'm all for it. There's no reason the initial blank tiles can't be filled with something that helps pay the bills. As the browser gets used, those ads will disappear, and be replaced by user data. If someone is impatient, they can populate the space with what they want from the start. It's not a big deal.
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When I read the blog post I didn't get the impression of it being ads (though it can be used for it). I got the impression that it will be populated with websites such as Facebook, Twitter, etc, where they'll pay Mozilla to be there.

It certainly takes their dependency off of Google.
 
Jodell88 said:
When I read the blog post I didn't get the impression of it being ads (though it can be used for it). I got the impression that it will be populated with websites such as Facebook, Twitter, etc, where they'll pay Mozilla to be there.

It certainly takes their dependency off of Google.
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Yea, I was using "ad" liberally. An ad doesn't have to offer something for sale. It can be promotional, or informative. In any case, I don't care what gets put in the tiles, as long as it isn't fed by a hackable adserver. I block ads mainly for security, and in some cases to save bandwidth. I'm fine with promotional items in the new tab page.
 
lxskllr said:
Good for them. If they can make some money doing that, I'm all for it. There's no reason the initial blank tiles can't be filled with something that helps pay the bills. As the browser gets used, those ads will disappear, and be replaced by user data. If someone is impatient, they can populate the space with what they want from the start. It's not a big deal.
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I agree 100% because Firefox is a great browser so it's not an issue for me.
 
lxskllr said:
Good for them. If they can make some money doing that, I'm all for it. There's no reason the initial blank tiles can't be filled with something that helps pay the bills. As the browser gets used, those ads will disappear, and be replaced by user data. If someone is impatient, they can populate the space with what they want from the start. It's not a big deal.
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Bingo.
 
lxskllr said:
Good for them. If they can make some money doing that, I'm all for it. There's no reason the initial blank tiles can't be filled with something that helps pay the bills. As the browser gets used, those ads will disappear, and be replaced by user data. If someone is impatient, they can populate the space with what they want from the start. It's not a big deal.
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Exactly!! Good Morning!!
 
lxskllr said:
Good for them. If they can make some money doing that, I'm all for it. There's no reason the initial blank tiles can't be filled with something that helps pay the bills. As the browser gets used, those ads will disappear, and be replaced by user data. If someone is impatient, they can populate the space with what they want from the start. It's not a big deal.
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ROFLMAO.

You don't think that FF is long already in partnership with Google with their built-in search bar right into the browser? Do you think they did this for free? FF gets $$$ from Google for every hit on ads when someone searches on Google using the built-in search bar. They likely already made millions (and I am talking MANY millions) from the search bar and Google alone. Don't be naive please. It's like a monopoly, a wet-dream for any internet marketer having developed an app, a browser which is used by MILLIONS with your very own search bar built-right in. (Similar as to websites can put the G search bar up and then also get paid for hits that come from searches using the bar).
 
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flexy said:
ROFLMAO.

You don't think that FF is long already in partnership with Google with their built-in search bar right into the browser? Do you think they did this for free? FF gets $$$ from Google for every hit on ads when someone searches on Google using the built-in search bar. They likely already made millions (and I am talking MANY millions) from the search bar and Google alone. Don't be naive please. It's like a monopoly, a wet-dream for any internet marketer having developed an app, a browser which is used by MILLIONS with your very own search bar built-right in. (Similar as to websites can put the G search bar up and then also get paid for hits that come from searches using the bar).
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Glad Captain Obvious made it to the thread. We desperately needed that...

Future Google support isn't guaranteed, and new revenue streams need to be explored, and exploited while there's still comfortable room to do so. Only a fool rests on what they have, and assumes change doesn't occur. That's why I use use libre software, of which Firefox(and it's ports) are a part. It gives more room to maneuver, and the ability to bend the software to the user's wishes.
 
It's ironic that the OP is complaining about ads, and linking to a site that displays them when the original mozilla link is ad-free:

https://blog.mozilla.org/advancingc...sher-transformation-with-users-at-the-center/

along with more details:

https://blog.mozilla.org/advancingcontent/2014/02/13/more-details-on-directory-tiles/

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and if bandwidth caps come into play, who is going to pay for the streaming ads coming in?
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Did you even read the original link? No mention of streaming ads were made, and it's clear this will only last as long you don't visit any sites.

Or heck, just set your home page to "about:blank" - problem solved.
 
I don't see anything in those squares when FF starts up. Maybe it's because I use Private browsing mode and before that I cleared cookies and cache on exit?

I will be migrating to full time Pale Moon soon though. FF went down the craper. I used FF since Mozilla and now I'm fully disgusted with the way it has gone. It should be donationware. Wasn't it donationware before anyway? Opensource but with Ads? Really??? Forgetaboutit.
 
At first I found this kind of sketchy as these days ads usually mean tracking, but it sounds like they are executing it in a good way. I don't really have a problem with this.
 
I feel Mozilla is moving toward an abusive business model since people find themselves between a rock (IE) and a hard place (Chrome). I will not use IE no matter what as they seem to lag behind the times. But I find for certain activities in web browsing that Chrome is just too dangerous to use.

Hence the use of FF as my main browser of choice. Due to this news I disabled auto-updates and will decline moving forward with the intent to find a new main choice browser. When will the fucking business world realize that humans don't want fucking ads in everything?

Truly (ahem, fucking) amazing.
 
The "ads" only show up the first time you use the browser after it is installed. Or perhaps the first few times if you only visit a couple of web sites. They are replaced by links to your frequent/recent sites as soon as you start using the browser. How is that possibly a problem for anyone?
 
Fardringle said:
The "ads" only show up the first time you use the browser after it is installed. Or perhaps the first few times if you only visit a couple of web sites. They are replaced by links to your frequent/recent sites as soon as you start using the browser. How is that possibly a problem for anyone?
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It's the same situation that Mozilla has been in for years. Google anyone? Diversify a little bit and everyone is like "look at the ads!" which isn't what it is.
 
Mozilla also wants to get into browsing personalization

Last year, the Mozilla Labs Prospector team conducted a series of experiments in which a user’s browsing history could be matched with interests in categories like technology, sports and cooking. Users opted in to these experiments, which transparently showed the user these perceived interests to help them gain insight into how they spend time online. But what if these interests were also available for the user to share with the websites they visit to get a better, more personalized browsing experience?
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https://blog.mozilla.org/labs/2013/07/a-user-personalization-proposal-for-firefox/
 
I think that Firefox having ads is actually a good thing. They can use an independent revenue stream not controlled by Google.

Unfortunately, I will be sticking with Pale Moon as Firefox continues to diverge in their UI visions.
 
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