How to Download Firefox 3
Firefox 3 is a reliable and popular Web browser used by many people. It is available as a free download on the Mozilla website. Installing it is easy, even for people with little computer experience. Many people think Firefox provides a significant improvement over standard browsers and it is considered one of the most flexible, secure, stable, and user friendly Web browsers of this software generation. Firefox is available for all major operating systems.
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Instructions
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Download Firefox
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Open your Web browser and connect to the Internet. All modern computers come with a Web browser preinstalled. If you are using a Windows machine this application will be Microsoft Internet Explorer and if you are using a Mac, it will be Safari. If you do not have a Web browser on your computer, you can reinstall one with the system disks that came with your system. If you need to set up your Internet connection, contact your Internet service provider for directions.
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Enter the URL www.firefox.com in your browser. The Mozilla website will automatically direct you to the Firefox 3 download page. There you should see a button labeled "Firefox 3.5 Free Download." The Mozilla website will automatically attempt to determine which version of Firefox you need and display this information on the button. If you see the wrong system name on the button, click on the "Other Systems and Languages" link below the button and choose your system. Also use that link if you need to download Firefox 3 in a different language. Firefox is available for a wide variety of languages.
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Click on the "Free Download" button. Firefox 3 will begin to download. Windows users should choose the "Save" option rather than "Open" option, while for Macintosh users your browser should automatically save the file to your designated downloads folder. When the download is complete, begin the installation. For Macintosh users, the file that downloads should automatically open, displaying a new window containing the Firefox 3 application; drag the Firefox app to your Applications folder. For Windows users, you will need to open the file that downloads and follow the directions therein to install Firefox 3 on your computer.
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Tips & Warnings
It is always important to make sure that your operating system is completely updated, and completely updating your computer will make Firefox 3 work better.
If you need further help configuring Firefox 3, refer the the Mozilla website.
