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technology18 days ago

Firefox 149 Debuts Linux XDG File Picker, JPEG-XL Decoder, and Free VPN

Firefox 149 brings several improvements, including faster PDF handling and a move to a memory-safe JPEG-XL decoder (jxl-rs), though this JPEG-XL change is currently kept to nightly builds and not in the stable release. On Linux, Firefox now defaults to the XDG portal file picker (with GTK3 fallback); users can download images from PDFs via the context menu, and HTTP/3 uploads are more robust. The release also features updated error pages, new developer APIs, and a built-in free VPN offering up to 50 GB per month. Binaries are available from Mozilla’s FTP site.

via Phoronix|
#firefox#jpeg-xl#linux
FSF criticizes Chrome's removal of JPEG-XL, highlighting browser dominance.
technology3 years ago

FSF criticizes Chrome's removal of JPEG-XL, highlighting browser dominance.

The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has criticized Google's decision to remove support for the JPEG XL image format, which was based on Google's PIK format, from its Chrome browser. The FSF claims that Google's decision is another sign of the company's control over browsers and the web. Google engineers stated that there was not enough interest from the entire ecosystem to continue experimenting with JPEG XL, and the format did not bring sufficient incremental benefits over existing formats. JPEG XL proponents suggested widespread adoption of the format could spur a 25-30% reduction in global bandwidth use.

via Ars Technica|
#browsers#google#jpeg-xl
technology3 years ago

Google Criticized by FSF for Removing JPEG-XL from Chrome.

The Free Software Foundation has criticized Google's decision to deprecate JPEG-XL support in Chrome, stating that it highlights the need for browser choice and free media formats. Despite community uproar, Google went ahead with the decision, which has been one of the most "starred" issues in the history of the Chromium project. The FSF argues that Google's decision emphasizes its desire for control, while users want freedom. Google has replaced JPEG-XL with the AVIF format.

via Phoronix|
#avif#chrome#free-software-foundation
FSF Criticizes Google for Abandoning JPEG-XL in Chrome
technology3 years ago

FSF Criticizes Google for Abandoning JPEG-XL in Chrome

The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has criticized Google's decision to deprecate the JPEG-XL image format in favor of its own AVIF format, arguing that it highlights the search giant's control over web standards. While Google cited a lack of interest from the "entire ecosystem" as the reason for the move, the FSF argued that Google's overwhelming power means it is effectively asking itself what it wants. The FSF called on users to support free browsers that choose to support JPEG-XL and similar formats, and to explore networks beyond the web like Gemini.

via Slashdot|
#avif#browser-choice#free-software-foundation