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Old 04-29-2005, 11:38 AM   #1
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Talking Firefox hits 50 million downloads

Firefox has just passed the 50 million downloads milestone. This is an incredible success story on the Open Source community's side. In half a year, the browser has created an internet revolution. Noone before has pulled of such a an amazing stunt in the IT world.


Click here to get Firefox you too! The fastest, safest and best web browser around!
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Old 04-29-2005, 11:40 AM   #2
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Moved: Seams more appropriate in General since it is non-technical.
 
Old 04-29-2005, 12:00 PM   #3
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Okay.
 
Old 04-29-2005, 01:08 PM   #4
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Hmm, what can we do to celebrate?
Hey, let's see if we can get Blake Ross to swim from the US to Norway!

Aw, darn... Opera beat us to it
 
Old 04-29-2005, 01:22 PM   #5
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Aw, darn... Opera beat us to it
What a tasteless clown act.

I'm happy I wasn't one of those who downloaded the software.

I don't even know why I'm reacting like this. I just am.
 
Old 04-29-2005, 01:25 PM   #6
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Congratulations to all those spreading the word, Firefox seems to be doing well. Go firefox!!!!!
 
  


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