Google pays them to set Google as the default search engine in Firefox.
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I have now switched to Opera, at the suggestion of a FReeper on a thread this week about the Gaystapo’s forcing Mozilla’s CEO to resign.
So far, so good, however, I cannot get rid of “Google” even though I thought I had uninstalled. It pops up on the page every time. Not the least bit tech savvy, so could you please help. Thanks.
Click on Opera logo at top left, select settings, third item down lets you choose default search engine.