2. MOZILLA
• Non Profit Organization like churches & hospital etc.
• Even has went for donations and funds accumulation to carry out its activities
• They are tax exempted as profit is not their motive.
• Consist of mostly students .
• Was initially launched at 21 September 2002
• Main purpose is to promote online activities such as socializing , e education and
development of technological advancement.
3. CONTINUED…
• Mozilla firefox went under several changes.
• Mozilla was made by Dave , Joe and Blake and with the team of Netscape’s.
• Netscape’s was born before firefox who lost battle to Microsoft Internet Explorer.
• Mozilla phoenix was made with the logo bearing firebird who was born with the
ashes of Netscape’s.
• On 9th February Mozilla firebird was renamed as Mozilla Firefox.
4. “ The heart of a Mozilla is a global community
with a shared mission ’’ _
Mitchell Baker , Mozilla
Chairperson
5. MOZILLA MISSION
To promote :
• Innovation
• Openness
• Opportunity
on the web by building a better web browser
6. SANDBOX SECURITY SYSTEM
• Firefox uses a sandbox security system which limits the script to access data from other
websites.
• Sandbox is often used to execute untrusted programs from unverified parties.
• The network access to host files from guest program was heavily restricted.
• Sandbox implementation programs include :
• Jail : A virtual environment being created to hold maximum security by bounding the
party access bounded to specific IP addresses.
• Online Judge : Used to test program and code in a preconstructed data in minimum
time.
7. MOZILLA
• A bounty of $3000 to those who will discover security holes in Mozilla Firefox.
• In Oct 2009 Microsoft engineers identified a security hole in Windows presentation
plug-in which was later on fixed.
• 28th January 2013 Mozilla has been recognized as the most trusted internet
company for privacy in 2012.
• In November 2004 Firefox was available in 24 different languages.
• Firefox for desktop is available and supported by windows , OS,X and Linux etc.
• Firefox for mobile is available for android.
8. MOZILLA
• Mozilla has been downloaded over more then 1 billion times already.
• According to October 2012 report firefox has more then 450 million users.
• Firefox was the second best web browser until December 2011 until Google chrome
surpassed it due to the reason of being a NPO. Below is the graph shown:
9. MOZILLA
• Mozilla has been labeled as safer and less prone to security breaches , viruses and
malware than Microsoft Internet Explorer.
• Firefox gives you the option of installing add-ons to add features and customize your
individual browsing experience.
• Firefox Themes
• Personas : Firefox 4.0 has built in support for this Personas to change the skins of the
firefox browser.
• Personas Plus : Includes an add-on to add more features on the Personas
10. FIREFOX ADD-ONS
• Ad block Plus : The most popular one . Prevents most ads from loading and trackers
from tracing your traffic.
• Scrapbook : Save web page , edit and highlight the contents of the web page.
• Feedly : Turns the feed in your Google Reader account into an attractive start page
• Print Edit : Delete elements of webpages in web preview so that you can remove text
or images you need leading to save your ink and page .
11. LIGHT BEAM
• A firefox add-on it helps the person who is tracking him , including the first and the
third party
12. FIREFOX PLUG-INS
• Plug-in is a software that manages internet content that firefox is not designed to
process. They usually include patented formats for video, online games,
presentations and more . Plug-ins are created and distributed by other companies.
• Adobe flash , quick time , Adobe Reader and windows media player
13. FIREFOX OS
• An open source technology which allows application developers to create excellent
products.
• Built on HTML 5 ,CSS and Java script.
• The entire user interface is a web app capable of displaying and launching other web
apps.
• Some of the features are FM radio , Camera , Firefox Browser and Social media
Integration.
14. OPEN BADGES
• Badges to recognize skills & achievements.
• For Hard skills such as computer programming and even for soft skills like
collaboration.
• Can be issued by traditional institutions , professional bodies community learning
organization and clubs .
• Site : openbadges.org
15. WEB MAKER
• Teach web literacy
• Tools :
• Thimble : Simple to create and share your webpage also helps to make greeting cards
and posters.
• X Rays Goggle: Helps to see the code behind any website.
• Popcorn Maker : Helps you to make remix web video , animation and audio mashups.
• Appmaker : useful in creating Mobile Apps.
16. MOZILLA OUTREACH PROGRAMS
• Firefox Student Ambassador Program
• Host Events via your Club
• Decorate your social media with Mozilla information
• Help others in using Mozilla apps
• Mozilla Reps Program
• Develops on the regional level
• Helps to establish Mozilla clubs
