Bug#1110852: ITP: phoenix-esr -- A Firefox-ESR config designed to put the user first.
Hi Seyed,
Seyed Mohamad Amin Modaresi <modaresisofthard@proton.me> writes:
> Package: wnpp
> Severity: wishlist
> Owner: wnpp <modaresisofthard@proton.me>
> X-Debbugs-Cc: debian-devel@lists.debian.org
>
> * Package name : phoenix-esr
> Version : 2025.07.11.1-1
> * URL :
> https://phoenix.celenity.dev
> * License : GPL-3+
> Description : phoenix-esr - A Firefox-ESR config designed to put the user first.
>
> phoenix-esr - A Firefox-ESR config designed to put the user first.
>
> Phoenix works by leveraging Firefox's AutoConfig & Enterprise Policies
> functionality, and is installed on top of your standard, official
> Firefox installation. This allows us to go above and beyond what a
> simple user.js file can offer, without the security risks a fork can
> introduce. For example, forks often fall behind on Firefox updates,
> which can leave users open to severe, detrimental
> vulnerabilities. Phoenix's approach allows users to continue receiving
> immediate updates, directly from Mozilla.
>
> Phoenix's approach also provides users with a seamless experience that
> is accessible and easy to use. Gone are the days of creating override
> files, manually keeping track of updates, resetting old preferences, &
> adding your user.js file to each and every profile you make. Not only
> is Phoenix the most effective & comprehensive approach to configuring
> Firefox, it is also the most accessible & easiest to use.
> Phoenix's changes to Firefox are carefully considered based on
> extensive research & studying of Firefox's inner workings. Phoenix is
> designed to maintain website compatibility and to avoid breakage as
> much as possible, while still substantially improving privacy &
> security compared to vanilla Firefox & most other web browsers. For
> users who are fine with breakage and want to go even further in
> enhancing their privacy & security, Phoenix also offers an Extended
> config. This is completely optional and primarily recommended for
> advanced users. For more information on Phoenix's compatibility with
> websites and known issues, please see here.
This is a lot of text that (maybe) explains HOW the software does what
it does, but I still didn't understand the actual purpose of the
software. Also consider explaining "ESR".
Regards
Carsten
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