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Waterfox Update 6.6.6 removes the Firefox code that allows them to make a Geo-IP Request without permission (media.piefed.world)
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https://www.waterfox.com/releases/6.6.6/

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[-] Jack@lemmy.ca 24 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Between 2019 and 2023, Waterfox was owned by advertising company System1.

So be careful of Waterfox if you agree more with Bill Hicks when it comes to advertising.

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