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Firefox update reportedly damages permacomputer; user disables AI features

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A user reported that the Firefox browser attempted to damage their 2007 permacomputer following an update. The user disabled the browser's AI functions in an attempt to resolve the issue and questioned the absence of LibreWolf on Void Linux. AI

RANK_REASON The item describes a personal anecdote about a software issue and does not represent a significant industry event or release.

Read on Mastodon — fosstodon.org →

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Firefox update reportedly damages permacomputer; user disables AI features

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # firefox tried to fry my 2007 # permacomputer after an update. I turned off the # AI functions. I hope it will help. Why no @ librewolf in @ VoidLinux # permac

    # firefox tried to fry my 2007 # permacomputer after an update. I turned off the # AI functions. I hope it will help. Why no @ librewolf in @ VoidLinux # permacomputing # vintege # patina # slop # enshittification

    LINKS chaos.social/@librewolf chaos.social/@VoidLinux

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