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-''a working draft -- ping pfs at mozilla dot com for further details''
+__NOTOC__
 This policy outlines how Mozilla handles plugins offered through the plugin finder service, [[PFS]].
-= Mozilla Bundled Plugins =
+= Tier 1: Mozilla Recommended 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.
+A '''recommended''' 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 ==
+== Criteria for becoming a Recommended Plugin ==
 * Very wide use
 * Proven stable and reliable
-* Much content will be unsupported without the plugin
+* Lots of content will be unsupported without the plugin
 * Supported by vendors who work directly with Mozilla
-== Example Bundled Plugins ==
+=== Suggested Recommended Plugins ===
-* Flash Player
+* Adobe Flash Player
+* Apple QuickTime
+* Java Runtime Environment
+* Windows Media Player
+* Adobe Acrobat Reader, Shockwave
+* Real Networks RealPlayer
+* DivX
-= Mozilla Trusted Plugins =
+= Tier 2: Mozilla Approved 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.
+An '''approved''' plugin is defined as a plugin in which distribution happens natively, on-demand, after presenting the user with choices from approved partners.
-== Criteria for becoming a Trusted Plugin ==
+== Criteria for becoming an Approved Plugin ==
 * Reputable source
 * Evaluated by Mozilla
 * Rich community around plugin
-== Example Trusted Plugin ==
+== Suggested Approved Plugins ==
+* Flip4Mac
 * MathML
+* Viewpoint Media Player
+* XStandard XHTML WYSIWYG Editor
+* DNL Reader
+* Microsoft Silverlight
+* Real Networks, RA/VE
+* Joost
+* Novell/Moonlight
+* SpaceTrader
+* Photodex
+* DreamFactory
+* DF Splash
-= Third Party Plugins =
+= Tier 3: 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.
+A '''third party''' plugin is defined as a plugin in which distribution happens by Mozilla or the vendors website. Mozilla will list them in a directory that is searchable by name or MIME type but does not support or recommend any of these third-party plugins.
+Third-Party plugins may apply to be approved if they go through the review process.
 == Criteria for Third Party Plugins ==
-* Create an plugin!
+* None
+== Suggested Third-Party Plugins ==
+* Google Lively
+* [http://plugindoc.mozdev.org/windows-all.html Plugins like these]