PFS:Policy

a working draft -- ping pfs at mozilla dot com for further details

This policy outlines how Mozilla handles plugins offered through the plugin finder service, PFS.

Mozilla Bundled Plugins

A bundled plugin is defined as a plugin in which an installation to handle unknown content is presented and installed on-demand, with minimal interaction from the user.

Criteria for becoming a Bundled Plugin

• Very wide use
• Proven stable and reliable
• Much content will be unsupported without the plugin
• Supported by vendors who work directly with Mozilla

Example Bundled Plugins

• Flash Player

Mozilla Trusted Plugins

A trusted plugin is defined as a plugin in which distribution happens natively, on-demand, after presenting the user with choices from trusted partners.

Criteria for becoming a Trusted Plugin

• Reputable source
• Evaluated by Mozilla
• Rich community around plugin

Example Trusted Plugin

• MathML

Third Party Plugins

A third party plugin is defined as a plugin in which distribution happens via the vendors website. Mozilla does not support or recommend third-party plugins.

Criteria for Third Party Plugins

• Create an plugin!