Firefox eBay Edition : Is Mozilla sold out?

Providing branded versions of Firefox isn’t so new. Google already offers its own Firefox download with a pre-installed Google toolbar. But now Mozilla itself has launched the new Firefox eBay Edition, a more focused version of Firefox for eBay customers. There’s also an add-on for existing Firefox users. This edition is designed to work with eBay sites in the UK, France, and Germany. The new edition includes the following features:

  • Integrated search
  • An eBay sidebar that provides instant access to real-time updates on items users have bid on, are selling, or are watching
  • Support for eBay’s Account Guard
  • Status alerts

Many people seem to be complaining that Mozilla has sold out. But as long as users have the choice of whether or not to use the eBay Edition, we don’t see this as any sort of sellout. Still, Mozilla must be careful when taking steps like this, as it heavily relies on its “fans.” ~SeeJay

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