I don't know. I see the new tabs as an extension of the existing tabs [0]. All that's different is the curve flares are bigger. As someone who doesn't use Chrome much anymore, I thought these changes in Firefox seemed like natural extensions and refinements of existing designs.
Now, the elimination of the options bar ("File Edit View History ...") on Linux does seem more in line with Chrome, but on Windows it's been that way for a while.
I think this is a classic case of converging designs, not copying. A good idea is a good idea, no matter how you reach it.
Now, the elimination of the options bar ("File Edit View History ...") on Linux does seem more in line with Chrome, but on Windows it's been that way for a while.
I think this is a classic case of converging designs, not copying. A good idea is a good idea, no matter how you reach it.
[0] - http://i.imgur.com/m2ozMz3.png