Un informe dice que Mozilla abandonaría el desarrollo de Thunderbird

CNET : 

Mozilla calling it quits on Thunderbird, report says


The Internet company plans to let go of its open-source e-mail software, with hopes that other people will keep the T-bird alive, according to a leaked letter obtained by TechCrunch.



Surprised to find out that Mozilla’s Thunderbird isn’t dead yet? Well, have we’ve got news for you.


Mozilla is just now (sort of) pulling the plug on its open-source e-mail software, TechCrunch reported today. The company is looking for feedback and plans to share a final action plan in September.


In a “confidential” message sent to “Mozillians” prior to an official announcement this coming Monday, Thunderbird Managing Director JB Piacentino said Mozilla is moving its resources away from further developing the software with hopes that Thunderbird’s vocal fans will take over that responsibility.


The information was suppose to accompany a blog post from Mozilla Foundation Chair Mitchell Baker on Monday afternoon. It seems the post, which focuses on the Thunderbird’s stability and community, was published today (after TechCrunch’s report was published). The news release is expected to be posted here on Monday.

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es.Engadget :

Mozilla abandona el desarrollo de Thunderbird y lo deja en manos de la comunidad

Siempre tuvimos la impresión de que Thunderbird, tan bueno como es, jugaba a la sombra de Firefox, y ahora la propia Mozilla confirma nuestras sospechas abandonando el desarrollo de su cliente de correo.

Esta decisión, filtrada a través de un mail interno y que debería hacerse oficial el próximo lunes, ha sido tomada en parte para que el equipo de la fundación pueda centrarse en 
Firefox OS y el propio navegador, que no deja de ser su producto estrella. De todas formas, no parece arriesgado pensar que la creciente importancia del correo en la nube ha sido lo que ha terminado cortando las alas a Thunderbird. Irónico.

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[Via] CNET() | es.Engadget (Alberto Ballestin) | TechCrunch |

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