Been using a extension for this which unfortunately has to use Google as a backend. Happy to see Mozilla doing this and I cannot wait to have this feature fully implemented
I have been using Linguist, which is an open source extension that works very well, you can translate a specific text selection or the whole text, and it even has an offline translator (using the Bergamot project).
They get something like $500 million annually from Google. They have decently-sized cash reserves, but they'd have a LOT of trouble if Google ever cancel that deal.
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Ozzy@lemmy.ml · 58 pts · 3y
Been using a extension for this which unfortunately has to use Google as a backend. Happy to see Mozilla doing this and I cannot wait to have this feature fully implemented
KelsonV@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 3y
I've been using the Firefox Translations extension that this is probably building on. Also runs entirely in the client.
Having this built into the browser is going to be a great selling point.
lw6352@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
No Japanese :(
garam@lemmy.my.id · 2 pts · 3y
No Mandarin/Chinese .... Sad...
ptz@dubvee.org · 9 pts · 3y
I just want a LibreTranslate add-on that I can point to my own server. Surprised that doesn't already exist.
Edit: Oh, it does. Just way down in the search results: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/libretranslateclient/
Xirup@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 5 pts · 3y
I have been using Linguist, which is an open source extension that works very well, you can translate a specific text selection or the whole text, and it even has an offline translator (using the Bergamot project).
SkepticalButOpenMinded@lemmy.ca · 5 pts · 3y
That’s a good point. I’m a little concerned about their future finances given most of their money comes from google search being set to default.
Ozzy@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 3y
If Mozilla ever falls, it fucking jover
shotgun_crab@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
I fear that day
donut4ever@lemm.ee · 17 pts · 3y
Ado@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Google keeps FF afloat?
can@sh.itjust.works · 16 pts · 3y
They pay a lot of money to be the default search engine. It's a compromise.
Ado@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Ohh I see, had no idea. That does seem like a bit of a conflict.
dan@upvote.au · 5 pts · 3y
It's where the majority of Mozilla's funding comes from. Last I checked, the Google deal was responsible for something like 85% of their income.
donut4ever@lemm.ee · 9 pts · 3y
Ado@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 3y
😬 that’s a little terrifying. Especially with the web drm bs now
donut4ever@lemm.ee · 8 pts · 3y
dan@upvote.au · 1 pts · 3y
They get something like $500 million annually from Google. They have decently-sized cash reserves, but they'd have a LOT of trouble if Google ever cancel that deal.