[opensuse] Latest oS Firefox update changes default search provider to Yahoo?
Hi all, I've noticed on a couple of different machines the last few days, running oS 12.3 and 13.1, that following the most recent round of updates (which included one for Firefox,) the next time I loaded the browser, my default search engine was now Yahoo? It's no problem to change it back, but I was just curious if there was a reason behind it? Chris -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On Thu, Dec 11, 2014 at 4:56 PM, Christopher Myers <cmyers@mail.millikin.edu> wrote:
Hi all,
I've noticed on a couple of different machines the last few days, running oS 12.3 and 13.1, that following the most recent round of updates (which included one for Firefox,) the next time I loaded the browser, my default search engine was now Yahoo? It's no problem to change it back, but I was just curious if there was a reason behind it?
Chris
This was an upstream decision by Firefox (only applies to the U.S.): https://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2014/11/19/promoting-choice-and-innovation-on-... -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
Le 11/12/2014 17:03, Todd Rme a écrit :
This was an upstream decision by Firefox (only applies to the U.S.):
https://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2014/11/19/promoting-choice-and-innovation-on-...
what I regret the most is thunderbird and bing :-( jdd -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On 12/11/2014 11:21 AM, jdd wrote:
Le 11/12/2014 17:03, Todd Rme a écrit :
This was an upstream decision by Firefox (only applies to the U.S.):
https://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2014/11/19/promoting-choice-and-innovation-on-...
what I regret the most is thunderbird and bing :-(
jdd
Fortunately, it's easy enough to change the default and even remove undesirables such as Bing. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
Cool cool, all makes sense :) Just wasn't really expecting it, so the first time I went to search I was surprised by it :) Thanks everyone :o) And, from my understanding, a number of non-profits hire their execs for two main things - - Their connections - Their ability to raise money So, while I hate the thought of the execs of non-profits making bukoo bucks, my business side can, in a way, understand the logic. Personally, I think that they should do it for a regular salary (or free) (which, to me, either of those would be a really good selling point for donations...) but then again, a lot of people care a whole lot more about money than I do ;) -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On 12/11/2014 07:56 AM, Christopher Myers wrote:
Hi all,
I've noticed on a couple of different machines the last few days, running oS 12.3 and 13.1, that following the most recent round of updates (which included one for Firefox,) the next time I loaded the browser, my default search engine was now Yahoo? It's no problem to change it back, but I was just curious if there was a reason behind it?
I heard that Yahoo agreed to pay Mozilla Big Bux on a five-year contract to be listed as the default search engine. If this helps to support Firefox I'm good with it! Regards, Lew -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
Le 11/12/2014 18:15, Lew Wolfgang a écrit :
I heard that Yahoo agreed to pay Mozilla Big Bux on a five-year contract to be listed as the default search engine. If this helps to support Firefox I'm good with it!
it was the same for google, may be yahoo try to save it's life :-( but is firefox still a "non profit"? jdd -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
Am 11.12.2014 um 18:17 schrieb jdd:
Le 11/12/2014 18:15, Lew Wolfgang a écrit :
I heard that Yahoo agreed to pay Mozilla Big Bux on a five-year contract to be listed as the default search engine. If this helps to support Firefox I'm good with it!
it was the same for google, may be yahoo try to save it's life :-(
but is firefox still a "non profit"?
Yes, but how much money you think they need to run Mozilla Corporation with around 1000 employees? Wolfgang -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
Le 11/12/2014 18:18, Wolfgang Rosenauer a écrit :
Yes, but how much money you think they need to run Mozilla Corporation with around 1000 employees?
I a bit wonder why Mozilla needs 1000 employees? - but I don't want to lauch a troll, sorry jdd -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On 12/11/2014 12:17 PM, jdd wrote:
but is firefox still a "non profit"?
Non-profit doesn't mean non-income Some 'charities' and other tax-exempt organizations pay their 'executives' very well, either in specie or by granting them an excellent life-style. At least with Mozilla we get a damn good product! -- /"\ \ / ASCII Ribbon Campaign X Against HTML Mail / \ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
Le 11/12/2014 18:24, Anton Aylward a écrit :
On 12/11/2014 12:17 PM, jdd wrote:
but is firefox still a "non profit"?
Non-profit doesn't mean non-income
of course
Some 'charities' and other tax-exempt organizations pay their 'executives' very well, either in specie or by granting them an excellent life-style.
and I really don't like this, to say the least
At least with Mozilla we get a damn good product!
I don't think the most expensive is firefox (what is really new?) https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/contribute/ I just regret thunderbird is a bit alone jdd -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
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