Mozilla could have had the no-nonsense, high performance browser backend that everyone uses to build their own browsers (like the recent glut of AI browsers), instead of everyone using Chromium/Blink. In the past, Gecko was really the go-to choice for this. They almost had a second shot with Servo. But they kinda really dropped the ball on the technical capability of the browser while continuing to be distracted by a…
> Mozilla could have had the no-nonsense, high performance browser backend that everyone uses to build their own browsers I agree with the sentiment, but you underestimate the level of engineering, coordination, design work, testing it is to do this. It is admirable that they even have a half-decent browser, but to compete at the top you need soooo much money and motivation.