Notwithstanding that though - and with no disrespect to anyone being laid off - I'm actually really encouraged by this. The key quote from the announcement is this one:
"Furthermore, Mozilla's contract with Google to include Google as the default search provider inside Firefox is set to expire later this year, and the contract has not been renewed."
Mozilla's reliance on Google is a major detraction from delivering privacy-focused products.
I've said before, and I'll say again: I'd gladly pay a fee for Firefox if it meant (a) it was funding the product so that (b) there was no need for them to peddle in surveillance.
I really wish Mozilla all the best. Commit to privacy, show me where to pay and I'll gladly sign up.
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I'm aware they accept donations and have already donated. But that's different from paid-for products.
EDIT: cross-posted comment above from duplicate thread [0]. Don't think that's against guidelines - apologies if so.
