New Firefox update available

Mozilla, a global, non-profit organization dedicated to making the Web better, today released an update to Firefox for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android. Mozilla Firefox provides a speedy Web browsing experience for users and new tools to help developers create faster websites and Web apps. You can find more details in the announcement blog posts: [...]

Extended Support proposal for Firefox enterprise users

The Mozilla Foundation’s reactivated Enterprise User Working Group has made a proposal on how “Extended Support Releases” (ESR) could be offered to enterprises and other large organisations deploying Firefox. Issues arose when Mozilla moved to a rapid rolling release schedule for Firefox which saw a new version of the browser published every six weeks. Enterprise [...]

Mozilla developers consider even shorter release cycle

While some users are struggling with the fact that a new version of the free Firefox browser is released every six weeks, the developers have been discussing an even shorter release cycle. A thread on a mailing list revolves around whether to shorten the cycle to five weeks or less. On the mailing list, Josh [...]

SeaMonkey 2.3.3 Release — Corrects Major Security Flaw

SeaMonkey 2.3.3 is now available as free downloads for Windows, Mac, and Linux from http://www.seamonkey-project.org. As always, we recommend that users keep up to date with the latest stability and support versions of SeaMonkey, and encourage all our users to upgrade to the very latest version. We strongly recommend that all SeaMonkey users upgrade to [...]

Thunderbird 6.0.2, 7.0 beta, and 3.1.14 security updates are now available

Thunderbird 6.0.2, Thunderbird 7.0 beta, and Thunderbird 3.1.14 are now available as free downloads for Windows, Mac, and Linux fromhttp://mozilla.org/thunderbird. We recommend that users keep up to date with the latest stability and support versions of Thunderbird, and encourage all our users to upgrade to the very latest version. * Latest Thunderbird:http://mozilla.org/thunderbird * Thunderbird Beta: [...]

Firefox 6.0.2 and 3.6.22 security updates now available

Firefox 6.0.2 and Firefox 3.6.22 are now available as free downloads for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android from http://mozilla.org/firefox. As always, we recommend that users keep up to date with the latest stability and support versions of Firefox, and encourage all our users to upgrade to the very latest version. * Latest Firefox: http://mozilla.org/firefox * [...]

Thunderbird 6.0.1 and 3.1.13 security updates now available

Thunderbird 6.0.1 and Thunderbird 3.1.13 are now available as free downloads for Windows, Mac, and Linux from http://mozilla.org/thunderbird. As always, we recommend that users keep up to date with the latest stability and support versions of Thunderbird, and encourage all our users to upgrade to the very latest version. * Latest Thunderbird: http://mozilla.org/thunderbird * Thunderbird [...]

SeaMonkey 2.3.2 Release — Corrects Major Security Flaw

SeaMonkey 2.3.2 is now available as free downloads for Windows, Mac, and Linux from http://www.seamonkey-project.org. As always, we recommend that users keep up to date with the latest stability and support versions of SeaMonkey, and encourage all our users to upgrade to the very latest version. We strongly recommend that all SeaMonkey users upgrade to [...]

Mozilla Proceeds with Rapid Firefox Updates, Despite Bumps in the Road

Mozilla announced its intent to pursue a new rapid release cycle early this year, and while the company has taken some criticism for performance problems in new versions, it is true that the rapid release cycle has remained on track. Some of the most heated criticism of the rapid release cycle has come from IT [...]

Firefox 6.0.1 and 3.6.21 desktop security updates now available

Firefox 6.0.1 and Firefox 3.6.21 are now available as free downloads for Windows, Mac, and Linux from http://firefox.com. As always, we recommend that users keep up to date with the latest stability and support versions of Firefox, and encourage all our users to upgrade to the very latest version. * Latest Firefox: http://firefox.com * Firefox [...]

Mozilla chair defends Firefox rapid release process

The Mozilla Project’s recently implemented rapid release schedule for the Firefox web browser has met with its share of criticism, from complaints by enterprises to problems with add-on compatibility. However, Mitchell Baker, chair of the Mozilla Foundation, defends the project’s move to the accelerated schedule, acknowledging that “these issues are complex and difficult”. “A browser [...]

Thunderbird 6 takes flight

Following the release of Firefox 6, Thunderbird 6 has swiftly followed to refresh the Mozilla email client. The latest version of Thunderbird is based on the Gecko 6 engine, the same as Firefox 6. Windows 7 users will find an improved theme, support for Windows 7 Jump Lists added to the mail platform, and a [...]

Firefox 6 arrives officially, but it’s hard to tell

Firefox 6 is now officially available from Mozilla after its early appearance over the weekend, but it’s hard to tell as the Mozilla announcements don’t refer to the version number, instead referring to the latest “Firefox update”. In the release posting on the Mozilla blog, the version number is not mentioned. The change is a [...]

SeaMonkey 2.3 Release — New Features and Fixes

The SeaMonkey project is proud to present SeaMonkey 2.3: The new major release of the all-in-one Internet suite is available for download now! Building on the same Mozilla platform as the newest Firefox release, it delivers the latest developments in web technologies such as HTML5, hardware acceleration and improved JavaScript speed. SeaMonkey 2.3 is available [...]

Thunderbird 3.1.12 security update now available

As part of Mozilla’s ongoing security and stability update process, Thunderbird 3.1.12 is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux for free download. We recommend that users keep up to date with the latest stability and support versions of Thunderbird, and encourage all our users to upgrade to the very latest version. * Latest Thunderbird:http://mozilla.org/thunderbird * [...]

Mozilla Readies Its New Public License

Not only is Firefox 6.0 complete, but Mozilla’s new public license may also be ready. Mozilla has made available its release candidate of the Mozilla Public License 2.0. Read more at Phoronix

Mozilla’s Boot 2 Gecko: Who Wants Another Web-Based OS?

Well it’s been another scorching week here in the Linux blogosphere, where all the vegetation has been baked to oblivion and all the tempers are running hot. There’s nary a drop of water to be found around here anymore — all the wildlife have packed up and set off in search of more hospitable ground [...]

Mozilla’s Head Is in the Cloud With New Mobile OS Idea

The Mozilla Foundation is looking into creating a standalone mobile operating system for the open Web. A team of programmers from the organization has set up the Boot to Gecko project to work on this idea. This OS is based on the idea that the Web can displace proprietary, single-vendor stacks for application development. The [...]

Mozilla Prepares Its Own Web-Based Operating System

Mozilla has announced today they’re effectively working on the development of their own operating system. Mozilla “Boot To Gecko” is basically a Gecko-based competitor to Google’s Chrome OS operating system. “Mozilla believes that the web can displace proprietary, single-vendor stacks for application development. To make open web technologies a better basis for future applications on [...]

Mozilla to Enterprise: We Never Meant to Make You Cry

Less than a month after Mozilla evangelist Aza Dotzler blew off enterprise users of the company’s Firefox Web browser, triggering an avalanche of angry responses, the Mozilla Foundation is seeking to make nice with corporate America. The Foundation has announced that it’s re-establishing the Mozilla Enterprise User Working Group. This group will provide a forum [...]