Firefox Turns 1.0
November 9, 2004 - General
Mozilla Firefox releases its full 1.0 version browser today, and few dispute its superiority over the ubiquitous Microsoft Internet Explorer. While other browsers such as Opera, Safari, and Netscape have had some limited success, Firefox is the first to achieve this kind of popularity, moving from 3.5% to 6% market share over the past 5 months.
The Mozilla Foundation said the project has raised more than $250,000 during its 10-day donation drive, and plans to use that money for an ad campaign in the New York Times. They are hoping for a 10% market share by the end of 2005.
Comments on Firefox Turns 1.0
Comment Tue, November 9 - 3:40 PM by Greg
Hi Glenn! Wow - now both my brothers have officially commented on my blog at some point - I think Sean was "Dudabaker".
Anyway, Firefox isn't an ISP (internet service provider) like SNET, Cox, AOL, etc... Firefox is just the browser, the window you look through to get to the internet - the program you use. And like Internet Explorer, you can use it no matter which ISP you use.
As far as getting on, your options as I see them fall into three categories: Cable, DSL, or dial-up. Cable and DSL are broadband, and much faster. You're probably looking at $30-$40/month for those. Dial-up is cheaper, but WAY slower. Personally, I couldn't stomach it. But if you're not yet addicted to broadband like I am, it's an option.
If you're looking at Cable, call your cable company. If you're looking at DSL, call your phone company. And if you're looking at Dial-up, DO NOT call AOL. You can probably find a dozen local dial-up ISPs for under $10/month that won't give you AOL's garbage. You can probably even find free dial-up ISPs, although they'll likely bombard you with advertising and possibly install crap on your machine you may not want.
Glenn - If you want, let's talk more in person - I'll see you on the 20th at the latest.
Anyway, Firefox isn't an ISP (internet service provider) like SNET, Cox, AOL, etc... Firefox is just the browser, the window you look through to get to the internet - the program you use. And like Internet Explorer, you can use it no matter which ISP you use.
As far as getting on, your options as I see them fall into three categories: Cable, DSL, or dial-up. Cable and DSL are broadband, and much faster. You're probably looking at $30-$40/month for those. Dial-up is cheaper, but WAY slower. Personally, I couldn't stomach it. But if you're not yet addicted to broadband like I am, it's an option.
If you're looking at Cable, call your cable company. If you're looking at DSL, call your phone company. And if you're looking at Dial-up, DO NOT call AOL. You can probably find a dozen local dial-up ISPs for under $10/month that won't give you AOL's garbage. You can probably even find free dial-up ISPs, although they'll likely bombard you with advertising and possibly install crap on your machine you may not want.
Glenn - If you want, let's talk more in person - I'll see you on the 20th at the latest.
- Thanks
Crapfully yours - Glenn-a-Tron