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03-09-2008, 06:31 AM
Mozilla comments on Google Chrome announcement, says it won't compete with Firefox
Browser wars: it's enough to get your panties in a twist
Following the announcement (http://www.t3.com/news/google-chrome-set-takes-on-the-internet-browser-market?=36567) of Google's Chrome browser, PC Pro has snagged an interview (http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/222147/mozilla-googles-not-trying-to-kill-us.html) with Tristan Nitot, the President of Mozilla Europe. In the interview, he makes some interesting comments regarding the relationship between Google and Mozilla's open source browser, Firefox, claiming that whilst big G's plans will be "a really serious competitor", they're not worried too much.
It's heartening to hear Mozilla isn't upset about Google trampling all over them with the launch of its own browser rival, as Nitot claims Chrome is "using part of our technology", although what part, he's not sure. Google "tends to be pretty secretive about everything", and with everybody allowed to "take pieces of our technology without asking our permission", Mozilla won't be sure until "the official announcement".
It's surprising to hear Nitot is feeling positive about the launch of Chrome, even though 85% of their revenue came from Google in 2006. Nitot believes "Chrome is not aimed at competing with Firefox. Rather, it's made for competing with Internet Explorer."
Let's hope Mozilla and Google can combine their efforts and take on the mighty IE together - anything to lower the high percentage of people who actually use Microsoft's browser.
What do you think?
Can Google Chrome live up to Firefox and maybe even better?
I've recently downloaded the browser, and it's really fast and and actually looks amazing!
Browser wars: it's enough to get your panties in a twist
Following the announcement (http://www.t3.com/news/google-chrome-set-takes-on-the-internet-browser-market?=36567) of Google's Chrome browser, PC Pro has snagged an interview (http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/222147/mozilla-googles-not-trying-to-kill-us.html) with Tristan Nitot, the President of Mozilla Europe. In the interview, he makes some interesting comments regarding the relationship between Google and Mozilla's open source browser, Firefox, claiming that whilst big G's plans will be "a really serious competitor", they're not worried too much.
It's heartening to hear Mozilla isn't upset about Google trampling all over them with the launch of its own browser rival, as Nitot claims Chrome is "using part of our technology", although what part, he's not sure. Google "tends to be pretty secretive about everything", and with everybody allowed to "take pieces of our technology without asking our permission", Mozilla won't be sure until "the official announcement".
It's surprising to hear Nitot is feeling positive about the launch of Chrome, even though 85% of their revenue came from Google in 2006. Nitot believes "Chrome is not aimed at competing with Firefox. Rather, it's made for competing with Internet Explorer."
Let's hope Mozilla and Google can combine their efforts and take on the mighty IE together - anything to lower the high percentage of people who actually use Microsoft's browser.
What do you think?
Can Google Chrome live up to Firefox and maybe even better?
I've recently downloaded the browser, and it's really fast and and actually looks amazing!