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I just wish they'd focus more on producing a great browser and less on random, wacky, side projects. Not that the side projects aren't interesting, but the browser is what I care about. Even this person, who is associated with Mozilla can't say anything more positive than "[w]e have a good browser...".

That said, he's right... `sudo apt-get install firefox`.

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There are halo benefits to the side projects as well. Some experimental or otherwise "daring" functionality in a side project can become invaluable within the browser core at a future date. It's a bit like an external stimulus triggering a random mutation that proves to be beneficial.

Ex: Popup blocking required modification to the browser before it became a vital core feature.

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