Tomorrow tuesday, june 17, 2008 is the day in which there will be an attempt to set a guinness world record for the most software downloads in 24 hours downloading of firefox 3. This new platform includes more than 15,000 changes to improve performance, stability, rendering correctness, and code simplification. Downloading and launching the firefox 3 browser on download day quick demo. Using the power of social networking sites to announce the official date for the launch of firefox 3, theyre counting pledges and just passed the 1 mil. Though the big download day was set to begin at 1 p. Heres one for the marketing books, mozilla wants to set a guinness world record for the most software downloaded in a 24 hour period. The graphic above says it all firefox 3 download day was a success, with 8,002,530 downloads in 24 hours. Download of the day firefox 3 release candidate 2 rc2 download of the day. Firefox 3 downloads were slowed by an afternoon hiccup, but now users can download the software. Facebook the firefox facebook fan page has near 115k members. The official date for the launch of firefox 3 was june 17, 2008, named download day 2008. Dec 20, 2007 mozilla firefox 3 beta 2 has been released and available for the download. Official numbers firefox 3 download day varun kashyap.
Firefox was aiming to set the record for most software downloads in. We talked about firefox download day here and here. Firefox 3 download day cripples mozilla site infoworld. Firefox 3 download day dated for 17th june, 2008 the final version of mozillas firefox 3 browser is set for release next tuesday, june 17th, it was announced today. Firefox 3 download day falls flat on face the register. Its declared officially to be on the next tuesday, the 17th of june, 2008. After some searching around yesterday i found it to be, that the day start at tuesday 19. Learn more about firefox products that handle your data with respect and are built for privacy anywhere you go online. Its firefox 3 world record download day, but im still waiting. Firefox download day has finished and it looks like lithuania wins the prize for the most firefox downloads per capita with one in 12 lithuanians downloading the software.
For almost two hours after it was supposed to kick off servers were down and mozilla foundation websites either unavailable or publishing. They are trying to set a record for the most number of downloads in a single day. The worldwide community effort begins the minute firefox 3 is released and will continue for a full day. If you announce a world record attempt yes that does include establishing the first one on the internet, you are asking for your servers to go bellyup asap. And just as i had predicted, june 17th was a very hectic day. According to our information, the exploit was used to install a backdoor on the users computer system without notifications or warning messages. Jun 18, 2008 june 17, 2008 was dubbed firefox 3 download day.
Lithuania the biggest downloader on firefox 3 download day. When i heard of the event, i signed up for a reminder on ffs download page so i wouldnt forget. Jun 17, 2008 the release of firefox 3 kicks off download day, the mozilla communitys grassroots campaign to set a brand new guinness world record for the greatest number of software downloads in 24 hours. Mozilla president talks firefox 3 download day techradar. Thanks to the info from blogger friend apple, today 18 june 2008 malaysia time 1am, mozilla is attempting a guinness world record for the most downloads in a single day. In fact, it will be between tuesday and wednesday due to the difference in time zones. The goal, to set a guinness world record for most software downloaded in 24 hours. Firefox 3 download day setting a guinness world record. Jun 18, 2008 downloaded your copy of mozilla firefox 3 yet to help them make the world record. Firefox day faq note that you can run both firefox 3 and firefox 2 side by side. Oh, and rumor has it that this widget will switch to reporting on downloads, rather than pledges, once the main event has begun. This new platform includes more than 15,000 changes to improve performance, stability, rendering correctness, and code simplification and sustainability.
Todays the big day for the official, nolongerbeta release of the firefox 3 browser. For past 34 month mozilla engineers have been working and perfecting firefox v3. To help spread the word mozilla has declared today download day 2008 where they are attempting break the guinness world record for the most software downloaded in a single day. Download firefox 3 and help set a guinness world record for the most software downloads in 24 hours. What i dont like is that it is far from clear when the day will start, i guess in 30 minutes as it is a california day, but the web sites could be a bit more. Jun 17, 2008 firefox day faq note that you can run both firefox 3 and firefox 2 side by side. Firefox download manager wont change saved location.
Firefoxlost that download arrow on toolbar toms guide. With firefox 3 officially launching today, so why not help everyones favourite zilla achieve its goal of most downloads on a single day. Download and print firefox 3 ff3 download day certificate. Today is firefox download day 2008 not only are we about to get a upgrade to the best browser in the world, we can help set a record for the most downloaded software in a. Jun 12, 2008 the company has deemed june 17 download day, part of a campaign unveiled on may 28 asking users to download firefox 3 on the first day it is released to set what very well may be the geekiest. While it got off to a slow start servers werent able to handle all of the traffic, it got much better. Jul 03, 2008 the graphic above says it all firefox 3 download day was a success, with 8,002,530 downloads in 24 hours. Ping from mozilla hits target early gregs test on august 30, 2010 at 12. Firefoxlost that download arrow on toolbar toms guide forum.
The goal of the download day is to set a world record for copies of a software downlaoded in 24 hours. Its about learning, collaborating and sharing your skills with a global community of mozillians coders, organizers, activists and more who help shape the web every day. Firefox 3 is built on top of this new platform resulting in a more secure, easier to use, more personal. Jun 17, 2008 firefox 3, the latest version of the popular open source browser featuring many new features and improvements, has been officially released today. The official numbers for firefox download day are out.
Set a firefox 3 download record at download day 2008 thinklemon. We seeded the community with links of articles and other information that pointed to the download day site, kim said. For example, if you visit a malicious site using firefox 3, it will block the site and do it with a user interface that doesnt allow a clickthrough. Firefox 3 download day cripples mozilla site osnews. Firefox 3 download day mega widget june 16, 2008 03. Et, mozillas web site was down or working sporadically all morning on the east coast, and users still could not download firefox 3 from. Firefox 3 download day cripples mozilla site it world. Jun 16, 2008 firefox 3 download day mega widget june 16, 2008 03. Its firefox 3 world record download day, but im still. The mozilla blog reports that they have exceeded the firefox 2 record of 1. With about 9 hours to go, it could go above 7 million thats 7 million users for firefox 3 on the day of the release.
The count for india, which was around 24,000 five hours ago is now at 47,602. Its about learning, collaborating and sharing your skills with a global community of mozillians coders, organizers, activists and more. Today is firefox download day 2008 not only are we about to get a upgrade to the best browser in the world, we can help set a record for the most downloaded software in a 24 hour period. Jul 08, 2008 facebook the firefox facebook fan page has near 115k members. Set a firefox 3 download record at download day 2008. For almost two hours after it was supposed to kick off servers were down and mozilla. Jun 18, 2008 ushering the arrival of mozillas latest browser, the firefox download day was set and word was spread as if it was the resurrection of elvis presley. Firefox 3 download day ive just downloaded the lastest version of mozilla firefox browser. Ushering the arrival of mozillas latest browser, the firefox download day was set and word was spread as if it was the resurrection of elvis presley. Firefox 3 download day falls flat on face the register forums. Download and print firefox 3 ff3 download day certificate tech. Firefox 3 download day cripples mozilla site adam scheinberg 20080618 mozilla, gecko 11 comments mozillas big plan on tuesday to set a world record for downloads with the newly released firefox 3 browser hit a snag when its web site would not work properly. Mozilla sets june 17 for firefox 3 download day pcworld.
To be part of the record please download firefox 3 by 11. To help spread the word mozilla has declared today download day 2008 where they are attempting break the guinness world record for the most software downloaded in a single day firefox 3 can be downloaded. Downloaded your copy of mozilla firefox 3 yet to help them make the world record. Jun 17, 2008 firefox 3 download day yes, it was not obvious when it will start. The release of firefox 3 kicks off download day, the mozilla communitys grassroots campaign to set a brand new guinness world record for the greatest number of software downloads in 24 hours. Could this be a quirk in the download counting system. Ive been using firefox 3 since the early betas and ive got no qualms about recommending it wholeheartedly.
If you have download firefox 3 today, on june 17th 2008, which is also the general public availability launch day of firefox 3. While it can be fun to be part of such an event, i am looking forward to the many new features of firefox 3. There is even a campaign to make today, june 17, download day and set a guinness world record for most. I f you have download firefox 3 today, on june 17th 2008, which is also the general public availability launch day of firefox 3. Jun 17, 2008 downloading and launching the firefox 3 browser on download day quick demo. As of 11 am mdt on june 14th, 2008, 1,221,679 people had pledged to get their copy of the.
Et, mozillas web site was down or working sporadically all morning on the east coast, and users still could not download firefox 3. Well, the day is getting close firefox download day 2008 is scheduled for june 17th around the world. Support firefox on firefox 3 download day toms guide forum. Ill be doing my part to contribute to firefox 3 download day 2008 by downloading firefox 3. As always, youre encouraged to tell us what you think, either using this feedback form or by filing a bug in bugzilla.
Jun 14, 2008 well, the day is getting close firefox download day 2008 is scheduled for june 17th around the world. The mozilla foundation has announced for today the availability of the final version of its firefox 3 web browser. Jun 17, 2008 todays the big day for the official, nolongerbeta release of the firefox 3 browser. There is even a campaign to make today, june 17, download day and set a guinness world record for most downloads. Now almost 15% of internet users surf the web with firefox. Mozilla releases firefox 3 and redefines the web experience. The day averaged out to about 96 downloads per second. Jun 17, 2008 updated firefox 3 download day began with a pr fiasco. With firefox 3 officially launching today, so why not help everyones favourite zilla achieve its. Et, mozillas web site was down or working sporadically all morning on the east coast, and. Jun 17, 2008 download of the day firefox 3 release candidate 2 rc2 download of the day. Amazingly, this happened despite all of the initial download glitches that happened on. Mozilla sets new guinness world record with firefox 3 downloads.
Firefox 3 is being released across the world in a celebratory fashion. The company has deemed june 17 download day, part of a campaign unveiled on may 28 asking users to download firefox 3 on the first day it is released to set what very well may be the geekiest. Mozilla firefox 3 beta 2 has been released and available for the download. Jun 12, 2008 firefox 3 download day dated for 17th june, 2008 the final version of mozillas firefox 3 browser is set for release next tuesday, june 17th, it was announced today. Firefox 3, the latest version of the popular open source browser featuring many new features and improvements, has been officially released today. Jun 17, 2008 2 comments on kicking off firefox 3 download day with a boom. Firefox 3 download day tomorrow tuesday, june 17, 2008 is the day in which there will be an attempt to set a guinness world record for the most software downloads in 24 hours downloading of firefox 3. Updated firefox 3 download day began with a pr fiasco. Adblock detected my website is made possible continue reading download of the day.
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