> I think Google would like to make browsers into commodity pieces of software
But isn't what Mozilla is already doing? I honestly don't see the point of putting all this effort in creating something new to support performance and standards, when there is already something else in place achieving those very same goals.
Also, mind you that Mozilla is a foundation, while MS and Google are monopolies.
I'd say that Mozilla and Google doing it are effectually different. Yes, the end products are both open source and browsers.
Practically, especially from the perspective of the business community, I think these are very different things. One is a product from a foundation which may or may not decide to keep operating. The other is from a very heavy weight company perceived to be a dominant up and comer.
But isn't what Mozilla is already doing? I honestly don't see the point of putting all this effort in creating something new to support performance and standards, when there is already something else in place achieving those very same goals.
Also, mind you that Mozilla is a foundation, while MS and Google are monopolies.