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Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did (www.theverge.com)
submitted 3 weeks ago by [M] to c/technology@lemmy.zip
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No more uBlock Origin on Edge.

Archived version: https://archive.is/20260807200102/https://www.theverge.com/tech/976880/microsoft-edge-extensions-ad-blockers-mv2-mv3

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[–] 37 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Guess I must continue to use the "horrible" Firefox. Oh no. Anyways...

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  • [–] 27 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    Good old Firefox. You were here before Chrome and you're still the better option.

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  • [–] 9 points 3 weeks ago* (1 child)

    Say what you want about it, but I have used it for like 15 years at this point. Even donated money to them on several occasions.

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  • [+] -8 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    You donated to Chrome?

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  • [–] 8 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

    A 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.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    What license did they change to that is not open source?

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  • [–] 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    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.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 weeks 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.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 weeks ago

    Consider Ironfox or, my personal choice, waterfox as compatible alternatives.

    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.

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