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Google keeps the pole position on Firefox searches

Google remains the default at Mozilla
Wed Dec 21 2011, 09:12

INTERNET SEARCH FIRM Google has retained its search engine as the default in Mozilla's Firefox web browser.

The deal will keep Google as the default search engine on Firefox for at least another three years and the organisations said it is also "significant and mutually beneficial" in terms of revenue.

"Under this multi-year agreement, Google Search will continue to be the default search provider for hundreds of millions of Firefox users around the world," said Gary Kovacs, CEO of Mozilla.

The firms did not announce any details of the deal, other than that they are both pleased about it. Google has its own stripped down web browser, Chrome, while recently Mozilla revealed in its financial reports that it makes 84 per cent of its revenue from the agreement.

"Mozilla has been a valuable partner to Google over the years and we look forward to continuing this great partnership in the years to come," added Alan Eustace, SVP of search at Google in a brief statement. µ

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