I reckon a nifty idea instead of preinstalling software is to have a file extension finder that suggests software based on the file extension. Sure, there are some file types that have multiple uses, but many proprietary solutions use distinct extensions, making it quite straightforward to organize the recommendations.
LoafyLemon
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I reckon that blocking ad blockers isn't some extra countermeasure here. It's actually right in line with what Manifest V3 and that new environment attestation system are all about. They're basically making sure that if you tinker with crucial bits of the JavaScript -- stuff they see as essential (like anti-adblock) -- you won't make it through the attestation and you'll get blocked.
They don't want to block all modifications because that would be a hindrance to many users, for example the visually impaired. However, anything affecting their bottom line will probably be blocked.
How that will affect Firefox? I don't know, maybe nothing will change for us, or perhaps Google will block Firefox altogether. We certainly know they're capable.
The Gecko Engine (Firefox), holds a user share of 4%. When compared to Chromium's (Google Chrome and its clones) whooping 72% (roughly) user share, it's clear that Firefox has limited relevance to their business strategy.
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Will someone please think of the mega corporation. 😢
Some countries don't allow interruptive ads. Cherish it while you still can!
No problems with Mozilla VPN
Remember when some people said we're nuts thinking Google will try to ban ad blockers with manifest v3? Yeah.
No, it's when the company attempts to assume the role of a governing body and delves into the privacy of people's bedrooms.
They don't have to, they choose to. You can share bookmarks on Firefox, but Mozilla doesn't filter nor censor them Orwellian style.
BETTER VISIBLE, VISIBLY BETTER
But it also uses car technology to drive. It's a car, and an aeroplane.
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In case someone actually ponders this, Mullvad means mole in Swedish.