Firefox Download Day 2008 – Help Set a Guinness World Record!

By Veron | Posted in Tech

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My favorite browser mozilla firefox is launching its version 3 on June 17, firefox download day 2008. When you download firefox 3 on the day itself, you’ll be helping to set a guinness world record for the most software downloaded in 24 hours. I have pledged to do so. have you?

Firefox is the ideal browser for surfing Sparklette. As a web designer, it is always a pain to develop websites catering to internet explorer, due to the browser’s erratic way of rendering certain codes and styles. I made my transition to firefox a few years ago and haven’t looked back since.

One peeve that I do have with firefox 2 is that the browser takes up a large amount of memory. Starting it up or shutting it down takes up a few more seconds than I would have liked.

so I’m very happy that the problem has been resolved in firefox 3 release candidate a test drive). In addition, there is also an array of new features.

Come June 17, I would be downloading firefox 3. Check out the people from all over the world that have made a similar pledge. (the interactive world map is particularly cool. I have to zoom in all the way to spot Singapore!)

Embrace firefox! Make the switch and enjoy a better web! browse happy!

External links

Firefox Download Day 2008
Mozilla Firefox

News updates

July 3, 2008: firefox 3 has set a guinness world record for the most software downloads in 24 hours, with 8,002,530 downloads on June 17, 2008.

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Veron Ang is the founder and chief editor of Sparklette. She lives in Singapore and has dined and traveled across the world. She also runs Sparklette Studio, a web design and development firm. If you'd like to connect with her, head on over to the contact page or follow her personal updates on Twitter: @VeronSG.

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Noah
June 16

U bet. I’m running the Release Candidate right now. :)
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pkchukiss
June 16

I’m already using the RC2, which is stable enough for general use, and strongly recommend that savvy users install it for their friends whom are currently still using Internet Explorer. The difference in experience will blow them away!
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Veron
June 17

I would so love it if EVERYONE used Firefox. It would enhance browsing experience and security for all, and save me so much headache when developing websites. Win-win!
Well, the folks at Mozilla seem to be running a lil’ late in the launch, aren’t they?
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Noah
June 18

firefox’s website is down.
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Veron
June 18

It’s up now. As I’m typing this, I’m waiting for my download to finish at the same time.
Woot!
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Stacy
July 2

First off Firefox browser has completely blown away the Internet Explorer..I can help the Founders of Firefox create something even faster. In 2010 the Internet explorer will no longer be around. Have Blake Ross contact me at the e-mail address above………
Thank you!
Stacy Greenspan
(sister of original founder of myspace.com)
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