Mozilla's Firefox browser turns 20. Does it still matter?
Mozilla's Firefox browser clocked its second decade over the weekend, an event celebrated by Mozilla Corporation CEO Laura Chambers.
"Firefox turns 20 today!" said Chambers in a social media post. "It’s so inspiring to think of all we’ve achieved together to keep the internet open and people-first. Firefox has always been more than just a browser – it’s a movement powered by those who believe in choice, privacy, and transparency. Thank you to our community and everyone who has contributed to this impact, and helped make Firefox what it is today."
The movement – advocacy for choice, privacy, and transparency – continues. But web browsers and the battle for browser market share no longer lead that movement, according to a former Mozilla executive.
The Register spoke with an individual familiar with Mozilla and other major tech firms at a high level who asked not to be identified for reasons we consider valid. In conjunction with Firefox's 20-year celebration, our source shared some thoughts about Mozilla's once revolutionary browser and its relevance to the current technology landscape.
