Explore the history and significance of the open web in this 59-minute talk by Mozilla's Bobby Holley at Hack Reactor SF. Learn about the evolution of web browsers, the browser wars, and the importance of open standards. Discover Mozilla's culture, early days, and the creation of Firefox. Understand the impact of Google Chrome, vertical integration, and the potential threats to the open web. Gain insights into how to get involved and contribute to preserving an open internet ecosystem.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Bobbys background
Mozillas culture
Be pragmatic
Working remotely
First graphical web browser
The browser wars
The competition turned nasty
They sued Microsoft
The Mozilla Foundation
The Mozilla Manifesto
Mozillas early days
Firefox
Open Standards
Chrome
Google Chrome
Open Source
Browser Marketing
Vertical Integration
The Web Dies
Internet Explorer vs Firefox
How to get involved
What can I do
Taught by
Mozilla Hacks
