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@nekohayo@mastodon.social · Dec 19, 2025

#Mozilla choosing to kill embeddable Gecko (make it a #Firefox only engine, essentially) over a decade ago was such a tragic mistake.

Alternative browsers & desktop apps had no choice but to go with WebKit or Blink/Electron.

As a result, Mozilla have nobody to blame but themselves for their minuscule marketshare and nil developer mindshare today.

Further readings:
* https://lwn.net/Articles/436412/ (circa 2011)
* https://www.chrislord.net/2016/02/24/the-case-for-an-embeddable-gecko/ from @Cwiiis@mastodon.social
* https://dutherenverseauborddelatable.wordpress.com/2016/03/07/the-gecko-monoculture/ from @Yoric@tabletop.social

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@Iconfactory@iconfactory.world · Nov 14, 2025

:tapestry_app: Iconfactory Tapestry v1.5 features redesigned vertical Quicklinks and less intrusive audio player controls.

We've also added support for Tumblr Communities & Tumblr threads, improved Mastodon content warnings, Mac timeline tweaks and much more.

Download/update Tapestry today - https://tapestry.iconfactory.com/

#UseTapestry #OpenWeb

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