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When more bugs can mean tighter security

December 7, 2007 Mozilla Europe president explains why having fewer disclosed vulnerabilities doesn't mean Internet Explorer is safer than the open-source Web browser. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, secure, motivation, bug, vulnerability, community, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, open source, security, president, Microsoft Corp.

Mozilla CEO: We are no 'Frankenstein'

May 4, 2007 Mitchell Baker also challenges the notion that open-source companies are just ad hoc organizations and takes a swipe at IE's security. TAGS: Mitchell Baker, Mozilla Corp., collaboration, Firefox, Sydney, open source, Microsoft Internet Explorer, CEO, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., e-mail

Firefox in the hunt for dollars, downloads

November 2, 2004 With Firefox 1.0 release a week away, Mozilla Foundation outdoes fundraising expectations. Can its software do as well? TAGS: Firefox, Mozilla Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, open source, Amazon.com Inc., toolbar, Microsoft Corp.

Firefox reaches 25 million downloads

February 18, 2005 Mozilla's browser continues to build a strong following, challenging the dominance of Microsoft's IE. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, computer virus, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, download, Microsoft Corp., open source, security

Mozilla releases Firefox 1.0

November 9, 2004 update The release could make a big impact if pre-release trends propel the browser into serious contention with Internet Explorer. Firefox finds support TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, contention, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security bug, Web browser, open source, impact, Time Warner Inc., spyware, security, Microsoft Corp.

Latest Mozilla releases fix 10 security flaws

September 15, 2004 At least three critical vulnerabilities are among those fixed by the most recent versions of Mozilla, Firefox and Thunderbird. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Thunderbird, Firefox, vulnerability, security, open source, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Microsoft Corp.

Firefox passes 50 million download mark

April 29, 2005 Open-source browser has shaken up the market, but now faces its own challenges. TAGS: Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Corp., Web browser, open source, security, Microsoft Corp.

This week in Firefox news

November 12, 2004 After 19 months of development, two name changes and more than 8 million downloads of its preview release, the Firefox browser finally turned 1.0. TAGS: Firefox, Mozilla Corp., OEM, Microsoft Internet Explorer, development, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., open source, security

Mozilla fixes risky Firefox flaw

March 23, 2005 The open-source browser maker rushes out a security patch for a previously unknown flaw and advises all users to update. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, security, open source, Microsoft Corp.

Fix in for Firefox bugs

September 21, 2005 Security update to open-source browser patches several flaws. A similar revamp for Mozilla is on its way. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Web browser, Firefox, flaw, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, patch management, Symantec Corp., open source, security, bug, Microsoft Corp., PC

Firefox drawing fans away from Microsoft IE

September 15, 2004 The open-source browser and stable partner Mozilla have won over a number of defectors over in the past nine months, Web site metrics suggest. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Mozilla Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, open source, Netscape Communications Corp., Microsoft Corp., security

Mozilla unleashes Firefox 2

October 27, 2006 Nipping at the heels of Microsoft's IE 7, the open-source browser update puts a premium on security. TAGS: Firefox 2.0, Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, open source, security, Microsoft Corp.

Firefox update plugs 'critical' holes

July 27, 2006 A dozen vulnerabilities are addressed in latest update to the popular open-source Web browser. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Web browser, flaw, security, open source, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Mozilla: IE 7 to boost Firefox growth

July 19, 2005 Foundation hopes to attract corporate Windows 2000 users who will be unable to take advantage of improvements in IE 7. TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, improvement, open source, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Mozilla: We're more secure than Microsoft

March 22, 2005 Firefox has fewer holes than IE and it will stay that way, says its chief promoter. TAGS: Mitchell Baker, Mozilla Corp., PC Forum, Firefox, ActiveX, open source, Macromedia Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Web browser, president, Microsoft Corp.

Firefox aims for 10 percent of Web surfers

October 26, 2004 Increasing rate of downloads means the open-source browser will set the world on fire, according to the Mozilla Foundation. TAGS: Firefox, Mozilla Corp., Graham Cluley, open source, spyware, interest, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Netscape Communications Corp.

Firefox beats million-download deadline

September 20, 2004 With days to spare, open-source browser meets 10-day goal of 1 million downloads. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Time Warner Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, open source, goal, download, security, Microsoft Corp.

Study: Firefox still gaining on Internet Explorer

November 2, 2004 Mozilla Foundation continues to chip away at Microsoft's dominance, though nearly 19 of every 20 Web surfers still uses Internet Explorer. TAGS: WebSideStory Inc., Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, margin, Opera Software, Web browser, Time Warner Inc., open source, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp.

Firefox cutting into IE's lead

November 23, 2004 As Firefox marks its 5 millionth download, a long-running survey puts IE below 90 percent for the first time. TAGS: OneStat, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., WebSideStory Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Linspire, survey, download, open source, retailer, Time Warner Inc., Web browser, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Mozilla burns to prove Firefox worthy

September 14, 2004 With debut of browser preview and community marketing site, questions arise over Firefox's long-term potential. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, open source, Netscape Communications Corp., Time Warner Inc., download, security, Microsoft Corp., server