Yahoo pledges full Firefox compatibility

Yahoo has confirmed plans to allow Firefox users to access all the portal giant's products and services, many of which are currently only available through Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser.

In February, Yahoo launched a search toolbar for Firefox, but users of the open-source browser were forced to revert back to IE to access some Yahoo features. For example, Yahoo Messenger users still cannot use Firefox to customize their online avatar and have to revert back to IE.

However, a Yahoo representative on Tuesday said the company will not launch any new products or services in the future without ensuring that they work on both IE and Firefox.

"Due to the explosive popularity of the Firefox browser, it has now been added to our suite of browsers to test our products against. All new products that Yahoo develops will be tested against Firefox," the representative said.

However, Yahoo would not commit to a date when all its current services--including avatar customization--will be available to Firefox users.

"We understand that consumer usage of Firefox has steadily increased, and we are committed to providing an enhanced consumer experience. While we are unable to provide you with an exact date, I can tell you we are actively working to provide Firefox support for avatars," the representative said.

Yahoo's decision to launch new products that support both major browsers is a huge boost for Firefox, according to Foad Fadaghi, senior industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan Australia.

"The momentum right now is behind Firefox. The Internet players are making sure they don't miss out if there is a mass migration--they have realized that it is not just a Microsoft game anymore," Fadaghi said.

Fadaghi said another likely reason why Yahoo has committed to Firefox is the open-source browser's close ties to Google.

When Firefox 1.0 was launched late last year, its default home page featured a Google search box.

"There is already a lot of support from Google, so as far as Yahoo is concerned, they are 'keeping up with the Joneses. It is a bit of a land grab," Fadaghi said.

Munir Kotadia of ZDNet Australia reported from Sydney.

[Stating]

Good Result, Keep Up The Pressure

Keep up the pressure on Yahoo and other providers to be browser agnostic. If they won't commit, switch to providers that will. Vote with your pocketbook. We need real competition in software. Monopolies benefit no one.

So Yahoo, how long before you get launch.com to work with Firefox?

Keith
www.techcando.com

[Stating]

Good Result, Keep Up The Pressure

Keep up the pressure on Yahoo and other providers to be browser agnostic. If they won't commit, switch to providers that will. Vote with your pocketbook. We need real competition in software. Monopolies benefit no one.

So Yahoo, how long before you get launch.com to work with Firefox?

Keith
www.techcando.com

[System Tyrant]

You Go Yahoo

It's good to see companies trying to support what has become labeled as alternitive software. Consumers should have a choice and Companies should have an easy way to provide that choice. If software, like browsers, all supported standards it would put more focus on building better software and not on creating incompatable software.

I say good for Yahoo. I hope that other companies are able and willing to do the same.

[John Kuzak]

labeled as alternitive

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[System Tyrant]

You Go Yahoo

It's good to see companies trying to support what has become labeled as alternitive software. Consumers should have a choice and Companies should have an easy way to provide that choice. If software, like browsers, all supported standards it would put more focus on building better software and not on creating incompatable software.

I say good for Yahoo. I hope that other companies are able and willing to do the same.

[John Kuzak]

labeled as alternitive

http://www.analogstereo.com/nakamichi/nakamichi_1000zxl_service_manual.htm

Yahoo new blogging service

Yahoo is also going to launch a new blogging service called Yahoo!360 degrees. This should be in line to compete with micrsoft's msn spaces , for more information please visit:
http://javedmandary.blogspot.com/2005/03/yahoo-launching-blogging-service.html

Yahoo new blogging service

Yahoo is also going to launch a new blogging service called Yahoo!360 degrees. This should be in line to compete with micrsoft's msn spaces , for more information please visit:
http://javedmandary.blogspot.com/2005/03/yahoo-launching-blogging-service.html

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Yahoo supporting standards, not Firefox

Since Firefox is standards based, Yahoo is really supporting standards.

Sure there's some XUL in Firefox, but I don't believe that's what we're talking about here.

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Yahoo supporting standards, not Firefox

Since Firefox is standards based, Yahoo is really supporting standards.

Sure there's some XUL in Firefox, but I don't believe that's what we're talking about here.

[catchall]

and maybe not

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/applications/0,39020384,39191834,00.htm

From the article:
Yahoo said on Friday afternoon that a statement from the company?s Australian office on Tuesday, which claimed that all future products would be compatible with both the Firefox and Internet Explorer (IE) browsers, was inaccurate.

[catchall]

and maybe not

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/applications/0,39020384,39191834,00.htm

From the article:
Yahoo said on Friday afternoon that a statement from the company?s Australian office on Tuesday, which claimed that all future products would be compatible with both the Firefox and Internet Explorer (IE) browsers, was inaccurate.