Google browser rumours resurface
27 January 2005
Google has hired a lead engineer from Mozilla's Firefox browser department, sparking fresh rumours that the search giant is planning to develop its own web browser.
Towards the end of last year, it was rumoured that Google partner with Firefox on new browser, but both parties denied it.
However, the appointment of Firefox lead programmer Ben Goodger speculation started again about the development of a dedicated Google web browser, possibly powered by Firefox.
On his blog, Mr Goodger wrote: "As of January 10, 2005, my source of income changed from The Mozilla Foundation to Google, Inc. of Mountain View, California. My role with Firefox and the Mozilla project will remain largely unchanged, I will continue doing much the same work as I have described above - with the new goal of successful 1.1, 1.5 and 2.0 releases.
"I remain devoted full-time to the advancement of Firefox, the Mozilla platform and web browsing in general. I'm sure you have many questions. While I will be spending more time at Google, I will work out of the Mozilla Foundation offices regularly as the need arises.
"For all questions regarding Google, I ask that you contact Google directly, rather than myself."
Google chief executive Eric Schmidt has said that the company is not building a browser, but may leave room for Google to adopt the Firefox browser and add its own features. Firefox is a free web browser that has gained a popular following since its launch 18 months ago, due to a host of additional features and tighter security than Microsoft's Internet Explorer.
Google recently purchased the domain name gbrowser.com and Microsoft launches its Longhorn OS next year with MSN desktop and internet search built in.
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