Browser maker decided not to follow Putin's orders. Well done
  • Mozilla has reinstated previously banned Firefox add-ons in Russia that were designed to circumvent state censorship, such as a VPN and a tool to access Tor websites.
  • The ban was initially imposed at the request of Russia’s internet censorship agency, Roskomnadzor, but Mozilla lifted it to support an open and accessible internet.
  • Mozilla’s decision reflects its commitment to users in Russia and globally, despite the potential risks associated with the regulatory environment in Russia.
  • Railcar8095@lemm.eeEnglish
    9·
    5 months ago

    Aside from blocking the add-ons site, they might block the update servers. Linux wouldn’t be affected I think (unless they block rpm, apt… As a whole), but on windows I think it updates from Firefox servers directly.

    There are probably ways around it, but it’s a burden for the windows users.

    • doodle967@lemdro.idEnglish
      6·
      5 months ago

      In fact, the aim of the censors is not to prevent it completely, but to ensure that it is not seen by the majority.