Firefox Sets Record 8,002,530 Downloads

Got an email from the Firefox guys today, confirming that they have indeed set a Guinness World Record for the most software downloads in 24 hours! Email quoted below:

We did it!

We set a Guinness World Record for the most software downloads in 24 hours. With your help we reached 8,002,530 downloads.

You are now part of a World Record and the proud owner of the best version of Firefox yet!

Don't forget to download your very own certificate for helping set a Guinness World Record.

View my certificate

Firefox 3 Released!

Firefox 3 is here! Download it now and help set a Guinness World Record for the most downloads in 24 hours!

You even get a certificate!

Firefox 3 - Release Date Tuesday, June 17, 2008

The Mozilla Developer Center is reporting Firefox 3 will be released on Tuesday, June 17, 2008!

After more than 34 months of active development, and with the contributions of thousands, we’re proud to announce that we’re ready. It is our expectation to ship Firefox 3 this upcoming Tuesday, June 17th. Put on your party hats and get ready to download Firefox 3 - the best web browser, period.

I've been using the betas and RCs for some time now and can't wait to get my hands on this release. If you haven't already pledged to download it, and help set a world record for the most software downloaded in 24 hours, do so now: http://www.spreadfirefox.com/en-UK/worldrecord/ (Total pledges 1,109,453 so far)