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Mozilla aims to set Guinness World Record on Firefox 3 Download Day
Mozilla has
announced an attempt to reach a new world record for downloads on
the upcoming
Download Day.
The date has not yet been stated.
"Mozilla today announced its intent to set a brand new Guinness World Record for the largest number of software downloads in 24 hours. The record-setting attempt is planned for the launch day for Firefox 3, also known as Download Day. Mozilla is
inviting its global community to spread the word and join the effort by
pledging to download Firefox 3 and hosting regional download "fests.""
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Stupid. Posted Jun 5, 2008 13:21 UTC (Thu) by mattdm (subscriber, #18) [Link] I know it's exciting publicity and all, but a "regional download fest" is the definition of dumb. Instead of getting together to all hammer on one remote server, how about getting together for dozens or hundreds of people to share one download?
Stupid. Posted Jun 5, 2008 17:56 UTC (Thu) by nix (subscriber, #2304) [Link] But that wouldn't give them the all-important extra hits, without which, you know, the software might as well not be used! *sigh*
Stupid. Posted Jun 5, 2008 18:53 UTC (Thu) by dmag (subscriber, #17775) [Link] Sounds like a job for BitTorrent!
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