Firefox2

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(note: the Firefox Feature Brainstorming page has been moved to reflect the fact that it's not locked to a specific version)

Firefox 2 Project Planning This is a starting point for planning and design information for the Firefox 2 release, including schedules, feature sets, and branch process information. Nothing here is finalized, let alone set in stone. Individuals working on the project or interested in the process are encouraged to subscribe to the mailing list

Project Status

Most current activity on the Firefox 2 front is wrapped up in planning, scoping, and assigning tasks. Please see the features list and the planning documents linked therein for more information.

Next scheduled release date: February 10, 2006 (Alpha 1)

Project Documentation

• Product Requirements Document (TBD)
• Feature Plan
• Release Criteria
• Schedule
• Branch Process (TBD)
• Change Management Process (TBD)

Miscellany

Theme of Firefox 2

Firefox 2 will aim to build on the success of Firefox by addressing issues related to the problem of managing the vast amounts of information available on the Internet. Our goal is to provide a browser that helps users manage and organize their online information channels.

About Bon Echo

Continuing the tradition, Firefox 2 will use a pre-release code name taken from a public park. Bon Echo Provincial Park is located in Ontario, Canada. The name literally translates to "good echo", and reflects how it is our goal echoes that of Firefox 1, once again focusing on improving the browsing experience for our users, making it simple, effective, fast and useful.