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|Feature version=Firefox 13 | |Feature version=Firefox 13 | ||
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|Feature status note=Both pieces of work are currently checked into FF13. | |Feature status note=Both pieces of work are currently checked into FF13. | ||
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|Feature open issues and risks=Some concerns about prompt affecting partners and relationships. Asa on point to discuss with Kev and reach agreement on whether or not to keep it in FF13 | |Feature open issues and risks=Some concerns about prompt affecting partners and relationships. We have everything implemented but may decide to leave on trunk for an additional cycle or tweak the prompt to make it less annoying. Asa on point to discuss with Kev and reach agreement on whether or not to keep it in FF13 and how we should message this. Put the status=at risk until we get it fully sorted out. | ||
|Feature overview=Web search is a lucrative business and so the search integration points in Web browsers have become a target for add-ons -- from legitimate, to grayware, to malware. The collection of techniques used to circumvent browser search defaults to funnel search revenues to third parties is referred to as "Search hijacking". | |Feature overview=Web search is a lucrative business and so the search integration points in Web browsers have become a target for add-ons -- from legitimate, to grayware, to malware. The collection of techniques used to circumvent browser search defaults to funnel search revenues to third parties is referred to as "Search hijacking". | ||