It’s time for you to close Internet Explorer …forever. Firefox has hit its 1.0 Preview Release. For those of you who haven’t tried Firefox yet, here’s the list of why you should take it for a test surf:

• Popup Blocking


Stop annoying popup ads in their tracks with Firefox’s built in popup blocker.

• Tabbed Browsing


View more than one web page in a single window with this time saving feature. Open links in the background so that they’re ready for viewing when you’re ready to read them.

• Smarter Search


Google Search is built right into the toolbar, and there are a plethora of other search tools including Keywords (type “dict ” in the Location Bar), and the new find toolbar (which finds as you type and eliminates the annoying window that always seems to be in your way).

• Privacy and Security


Built with your security in mind, Firefox keeps your computer safe from malicious spyware by not loading harmful ActiveX controls. A comprehensive set of privacy tools keep your online activity your business.

• Live Bookmarks


RSS integration lets you read the latest news headlines and read updates to your favorite sites that are syndicated. Find out more…

• Hassle-Free Downloading


Files you download are automatically saved to your Desktop so they’re easy to find. Fewer prompts mean files download quicker.

• Fits Like a Glove


Simple and intuitive, yet fully featured, Firefox has all the functions you’re used to - Bookmarks, History, Full Screen, Text Zooming to make pages with small text easier to read, etc.

• S, M, L or XL—You Choose


Firefox is the most customizable browser on the planet. Customize your toolbars to add additional buttons, install new Extensions that add new features, add new Themes to browse with style, and use the adaptive search system to allow you to search an infinite number of engines. Firefox is as big or small as you want.

• Setup’s a Snap


At only 4.5MB (Windows), Firefox takes just a few minutes to download over a slow connection and seconds over a fast connection. The installer gets you set up quickly, and the new Easy Transition system imports all of your settings - Favorites, passwords and other data from Internet Explorer and other browsers - so you can start surfing right away.

• A Developer’s Best Friend


Firefox comes with a standard set of developer tools including a powerful JavaScript and CSS error/warning console, and an optional Document Inspector that gives detailed insight about your pages.

In honor of the 1.0 preview release, a goal has been launched to get 1 million downloads in 10 days. They’ve reached 159,000 downloads so far and there is 9 days left. Help spread the fire!