Firefox Launch Blows Up On The Pad


	Firefox Launch Blows Up On The Pad

David M Ewalt

6-17-2008 1:40 PM

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mozilla, firefox, browsers, web, guinness, downloads

David M Ewalt says:

Mozilla has made a big deal out of their plan to rack up a gazillion downloads on launch day; it's not a good sign that they can't keep the site up for the first hour.

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6-17-2008 9:01 PM

thialee

It's working fine tonight! I'm trying firefox3 right now. I'm hoping it adds to my surfing experience.

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