Thursday, May 29, 2008

firefox 3 download party

So I didn't see any other Asheville hosts. I don't even have wireless enabled on my router...but I will, if the need should arise. I'll also have to clear this get together with my wife -- if, I am still here and haven't already packed up and headed to Connecticut for the rest of time.

The party is to commemorate the release of Firefox 3, of which I've heard good things. Most notably that it is faster (at interpreting HTML, i think) and has a smaller footprint (takes up less memory on your computer) than FF2 or every alternative in existence, i'm sure. Mozilla wants to set/break some type of downloads in a day record. There isn't one on file (for the Guinness Book), but FF2 apparently had about 2.5 million downloads on launch day. They are shooting for 5 this time.

Email me if you actually need to utilize my internet access. I'll totally open up the network for the day if necessary. Do your part...download.

Oh, you can pledge to download FF3 on the release date here:
http://www.spreadfirefox.com/en-US/worldrecord/
Obviously this pledge does not obligate you or condemn your soul to any bad place for failing to keep your pledge...but it does ensure that you will receive a prompt email the day of (or before) the FF3 release so you don't forget.