Mozilla has released a new version of its Firefox web browser that has gained popularity as a free alternative to Microsoft's ubiquitous Internet Explorer software.
In the two years since its release by the nonprofit Mozilla Foundation, the Firefox browser has won millions of devotees worldwide.
The Firefox Two browser, made available for download yesterday, was heralded by the California organisation as a 'major update' developed by an 'an international community of contributors'.
'Firefox 2 delivers the best possible online experience for people today,' said Mozilla's CEO Mitchell Baker. 'The improvements Mozilla has made to the ease of use, performance, and security in Firefox 2 reflect our ongoing, singular focus on meeting the needs of Web users all over the world,' he added.
Localised versions of the browser were available in 35 languages and tailored to work with Windows, Macintosh or Linux computer operating systems, according to Mozilla.
