what do you mean they are using user data for AI modeling? I couldn’t find anything, besides they explicitly denying it.
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CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 20 hours agoA gentle reminder that Mozilla is actively using user data for AI modeling and Firefox (the compiled browser) is no longer considered Open Source but source available.
Consider Ironfox or, my personal choice, waterfox as compatible alternatives.
pulsey@feddit.org 9 hours ago
freeman@sh.itjust.works 15 hours ago
What license did they change to that is not open source?
CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 hours ago
They left Firefox (the source code) to still be MPL and then changed their compiled code to a proprietary “Terms of Use” license.
The terms of use allow Mozilla to terminate this license “at any time for any reason, including if Mozilla decides not to offer Firefox anymore” which goes against a core tenant of OSS of not restricting anyone’s ability to use the software.
blah3166@piefed.social 6 hours ago
This has been the case for like 20 years no? See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU_IceCat#History
I remember using Iceweasel and other variations back in the day because otherwise they’d be infringing on Mozilla’s trademark. I don’t actually see anything wrong with this. You can still create a 1-1 clone/copy of Firefox and advertise it as such with a different name. But telling others it is Firefox would not be accurate as Mozilla has no control over it and others may introduce changes that negatively reflect on their brand.
QuietCupcake@hexbear.net 8 hours ago
I would also mention that LibreWolf is a great alternative browser and arguably the superior one if privacy is a top priority. It has served me well.