"Everything is hunky-dory huh? In the past, the search partnership with Google never expired. It was renewed well before November.  It's not 2008 anymore. The economic climate is vastly different and Google owns a larger share of the browser market than Firefox.  I'd guess that Google's offering them a Groupon like deal, 50% off the prior contract terms. And Mozilla should take it and run. Here's my take on the things prior to the expiration: http://www.blindfiveyearold.co... Also, is it a coincidence that Mozilla launched a fundraising video today?" - AJ Kohn