We don't necessarily choose extensions on existing user popularity because we aim at new users and most existing users are on a more technicall level than most users. We try to only include extensions that will be usefull and easy for newcomers. For example Gmail Notifier isn't necessarily that usefull because only a small number of internet users use Gmail and those people are likely to already be using Firefox and Gmail Notifier.
Of course, there is forum on the website to recommend extensions that you think are missing.
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We don't necessarily choose extensions on existing user popularity because we aim at new users and most existing users are on a more technicall level than most users. We try to only include extensions that will be usefull and easy for newcomers. For example Gmail Notifier isn't necessarily that usefull because only a small number of internet users use Gmail and those people are likely to already be using Firefox and Gmail Notifier. Of course, there is forum on the website to recommend extensions that you think are missing.
The name Firemonger means "a dealer of fire." The name is appropriate for the project because we try to deal, or spread, firefox to the masses.
I wrote an analysis of this article and proposed a possible solution to it. Blog entry can be found here.
I wrote my list of why this article was wrong on my weblog. Here is the link: http://jmweirick.blogspot.com/2004/12/why-i-trust- firefox.html
I would hire a hacker or a cracker, it's honestly a logical option. After all, a cracker won't bite the hand that feeds it.
There counters count actuall downloads, so its fine if he links to the file.
That's just wrong. Trying to tell people what they can and can't spend their money on.
Now that is a usefull idea.