When an open-source software initiative like Firefox gains mass media attention (like when Firefox users worldwide organized for full-page NY Times ad) then millions of users become interested and start using this new product.

Alongside many other PR initiatives it's good to see that mass media is also covering Firefox. BBC has written a story on the problem on why and how Websites alienate Firefox users

It's an interesting article on why despite being outdated, Internet Explorer is still the leading browser used (86% market share). It also explains that by not using Web standards, IE has been forcing companies to develop non-valid websites than do not work under the standards compliant Firefox browser.



Anyway, the browser market is changing. Slowly but changing. Firefox is a much more mature browser and with all this media attention the share is rising.

Now, if you want a tabbed browsing, popup blocking, accessible, intelligent and responsive Web broswer, go on and download Firefox.

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• AndrĂ© Ribeirinho

  is living in Lisbon and working at Sapo. He has a passion for the Web where he works with business models, Open Source CMSs, User Interfaces, Usability and Perl. He is involved in other projects as an entrepreneur creating, growing and managing innovative ideas. Read what has he been up to or contact him for any brainstorming of ideas.

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