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Mozilla Partners with Real Networks

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the need-a-realware-checker dept.

engineer_uhg writes to tell us that Mozilla has just entered into a multi-year agreement with Real Networks to have Firefox distributed with downloads of RealPlayer, Rhapsody, and RealArcade. The Mozilla team cited Real's estimated 2 million downloads per day as a great tool for distribution. However, many Firefox supporters question the move, complaining of questionable practices by Real.

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  1. Pathetic by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Ewwww.

  2. Ummm... memory footprint? by JordanL · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I already use Opera over Firefox because of, among many other things, the excessive memory footprint of Firefox. I don't think bundling it with bloated software like RealPlayer is the best way to improve that perception or problem.

    The article seemed to indicate that Real player = Mozilla but Mozilla != Real Player, which would be the right move IMO.

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