Everyone who uses the Internet on a regular basis have found themselves the perfect Internet browser, whether it be Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Opera, or Mozilla Firefox. We all use one, and everyone can be quite fanatical about their choice, as some may be better than another, or offer better features or add-ons. However, Yahoo has a completely different opinion, as the host of websites is currently requesting anyone using their websites to upgrade to the new version of Mozilla Firefox. A small link within their websites in the upper right corner is requesting everyone to do so, including at websites like Flickr, reports Venture Beat.
When a user decided to click upon the Mozilla Firefox download page, they are promptly shown a message, which reads: “Choose Independent. Choose Firefox.” The download page will appear whether you’re using Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, or Opera browser. However, for those making use of Safari, the prompt will not appear to upgrade to Firefox on the Yahoo websites.
Mozilla and Yahoo have previously announced a five-year partnership, beginning on November 19, where Yahoo will become Firefox’s default search engine within their browser – replacing Google entirely on the host of websites. We’re curious to know how Google feels about being pushed out of this, as they were once the top search engine for many websites, including the Yahoo stock.
Firefox users are said to be introduced to a “new enhanced Yahoo Search experience” beginning this December, according to both companies. It will be interesting to see the users’ overall experience with this, as Google Chrome remains the top search engine for most individuals currently. Being forced to use Firefox may not sit well with many of the people who use Yahoo on a regular basis.
Firefox has seen an increasing decline in its user numbers in the past few years, and Yahoo searches are slowing down far behind Microsoft Bing and Google Search. This partnership between the two companies should allow both to generate some new growth, hopefully.
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