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Why Firefox is the best browser out there

Link!

More Upgrades

Finally managed to upgrade some of my Windows software… amazing what happens when you neglect to check out updates:

Firefox 1.0.4 to (Firefox) Deer Park Alpha 1
Wordpress 1.5 to 1.5.1.2 (See previous post)
The GIMP 2.2.4 to 2.2.7
Gaim 1.3.1

On an unrelated note, I skimmed through a book in a bookstore called Steal this Computer Book 3. After […]

Firefox on Jeopardy!

I’m alive! I’m just busy with life stuff, and I’m disinteresting in blogging at this time really.
I’d just like to share something I saw on Jeopardy! today. One of the answers mentioned firefox, which surprised me a bit. What was unfortunate was the question though
It went something like:
“I’m now using the Firefox web browser that […]

Firefox hits 50 million downloads

Firefox and the Mozilla community hit a historical milestone today. Fifty million downloads! To celebrate it, The SpreadFirefox team is running a contest to see who can do the most unique stunt to promote firefox. Among the prizes, the winners will each recieve a commemorative 50 million downloads coin. Also, the lucky person that downloaded […]

Oversleeping and anti-zealotry

I hate over sleeping… especially, when I wake up, look at the clock, and get pissed off at it because I have to get up *NOW* to avoid being late for work. Hmm, maybe I should sleep earlier
Also, I can’t stand opera zealots (you know, the ones that fluff up everytime you say something bad […]

Mitchell Baker on Charlie Rose

The Mozilla Foundation’s Chief Lizard Wrangler Mitchell Baker was on Charlie Rose tonight. It was a decent (albeit, short) interview. I think Rose could have focused more on the firefox browser, though, rather than going into general open source topics. But, nevertheless, good to see mozilla and firefox getting more publicity. Check your local listings […]

Firefox 1.0.2 is out

From my MozillaNews post…
Mozilla Firefox 1.0.2 has been released. This release fixes a security bug with a buffer overflow in GIF images. Important links to downloads, release notes, etc. below.

Firefox product page
FTP Download Directory
Release Notes

Also note that there is no zip builds available for win32 builds due to auto-update problems.

Rip off?

Has anyone seen Firefox Office? I like the idea of the product, but there are problems:

They are charging way too much ($30?!)
If they are not providing the source code with it, they are in violation of the GPL Correction I believe this only apples to Open Office, since firefox uses a different license, so if […]