about:mozilla - Firefox 3 Beta 4, Thunderbird, Summer of Code, ECMAScript 4, and more
In this issue…
- Firefox 3 Beta 4 and current tree status
- Thunderbird 2.0.0.12 released
- New weekly Thunderbird meetings
- Google summer of code launches
- Mozilla China profiled in Reuters
- Asa Dotzler interviewed on NPR
- ECMAScript4 implementation update
- Firefox, Miro, and Joost are Webware 100 finalists
- Developer calendar
- Subscribe to the email newsletter
Firefox 3 Beta 4 and current tree status
As discussed in last week’s Firefox/Gecko meeting, Firefox 3 Beta 4 has been code frozen for several days and has since been handed to the Build Team for tagging and release. For up to date information on the release process, see the Firefox 3 Beta 4 release tracking page. Note that the tree has been reopened for blockers and approved patches, as outlined in a post to DevNews. Current tree status is, as always, available through the Tree Status wiki page.
As part of Mozilla Corporation’s ongoing stability and security update process, Thunderbird 2.0.0.12 is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux as a free download from www.getthunderbird.com. Due to the security fixes included, it is strongly recommended that all Thunderbird users upgrade to this latest release. For more information, see the Thunderbird 2.0.0.12 release announcement and notes.
Please note: If you’re still using Thunderbird 1.5.0.x, this version is no longer supported and contains known security vulnerabilities. Please upgrade to Thunderbird 2 by downloading it from www.getthunderbird.com.
New weekly Thunderbird meetings
Starting today (Mar 4), weekly status meetings will be held for the Thunderbird Project. These meetings are currently scheduled for 9:30am Pacific time, with weekly agendas and dial in details posted to the mozilla.dev.planning newsgroup. More information is available through the Thunderbird status meeting wiki page.
Google summer of code launches
Gervase Markham blogs, “The Google Summer of Code 2008 has been launched, and the Mozilla Project intends to submit a request to take part again. This requires us to produce a list of suitable projects in the next two weeks. As last year, we are collecting ideas for Firefox, Thunderbird, Camino, Seamonkey, Bugzilla, and L10n. If you have a proposal, head over to the Brainstorming page.” For more details and information, see Gerv’s blog post and the Google Summer of Code 2008 site.
Mozilla China profiled in Reuters
Reuters has put together a profile of the Mozilla China team led by Li Gong: Mozilla seeks growth and tie-ups in China market. Gen Kenai blogged about this very interesting article, and suggests some links for further reading.
Asa Dotzler interviewed on NPR
From NPR’s website, “Remember when Firefox was the little browser that could? Mozilla’s Firefox just celebrated its 500 millionth download. [This show takes a] look at what the future holds for the orange fox with Mozilla’s Community Development Director.” To listen to the 8 min piece, head over to NPR’s site.
ECMAScript4 implementation update
John Resig writes, “The development of ECMAScript 4 is moving into an important phase: the implementors are making good on their word and are starting to implement the ECMAScript 4 proposals. Many of the features have been well thought out by this point and the implementors are working hard to integrate the necessary changes into their engines.” For more information about the current ES4 implementation status and links to the second milestone release, see John’s blog post.
Miro, Firefox and Joost are Webware 100 finalists
Percy Cabello of Mozilla Links writes, “Just like last year, Firefox is a finalist in the browsing category of Webware 100’s, a yearly award to the favorite Web 2.0 applications. This year, two other Mozilla-based products are nominated in the video category: Miro, the open source video player and aggregator; and Joost, a proprietary Internet TV offering. Voting is open until March 31.”
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