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Firefox 3 Plans and IE8 Speculation
ReadWriteWeb writes "Information about the next versions of Firefox and Internet Explorer suggest that the two biggest browsers are heading in different directions. Mozilla has published a wiki page detailing its plans for the next version of Firefox, codenamed 'Gran Paradiso'. Among the mandatory requirements listed for FF3 are improving the add-on experience, providing an extensible bookmarks back-end platform, adding more support for web services "to act as content handlers" — all of which show that Firefox wants to be an independent information broker rather than a simple HTML renderer in its next version. Also in the works is Microsoft's IE8. According to ActiveWin.com, a Microsoft official at CES told them that work has already begun for IE 8 and it may be released as a final product 'within 18-24 months'. Looking ahead, it's obvious that IE will continue to hook into the advanced functionality that Vista offers."
They just got IE7 out, give them 3-4 years, they are working on it.
Did someone say cake?
Simple Mail Protocol Transport? No, no I don't think they have. It's probably because of the DCMA, you know.
I wonder if this will be known as FFVI in Japan?
Wise men say, "Forgiveness is divine, but never pay full price for late pizza."
What does The Society for Mormon Philosophy and Theology have to do with Firefox anyway?