We’re awed and amazed...
...to be celebrating one billion Firefox downloads. That’s one billion times in the last five years that you and the rest of the Mozilla community have made the choice to make the Web better.
But it’s not just about Firefox. We are the world. We are the billions. We are the ones who make the Web a better place to be. As we all start towards the second billion, let’s take a moment to reflect on the wonders of the Web that you’ve helped nurture and grow.
Instant Info
The Web has put endless knowledge at people’s fingertips. With a single click, users can find information on everything from the history of the Ming Dynasty to the latest escapades of Keyboard Cat.
Interaction
Information is no longer a one-way street. Everyone’s voice can be heard in the chorus that is today’s Web. We all shape the Web as we blend our voices in building communities that interest us as we create our own content.
Collaboration
It’s all about collaboration. Today’s Web has replaced barriers like language and distance with a never-ending flow of ideas as people communicate and work together effortlessly across the globe.
Innovation
Gone are the days when starting a business required a lot of money and a long lead time. With an idea and an Internet connection, anyone can start something great that moves the Web forward.
Influence
Individuals now have the power to affect change on a global scale. Pooling our resources allows us to make the Web, and the world, a better place.
How Much is One Billion
Share the wonderful news of our billionth download with your friends. Just how much is one billion?
A bowl big enough to fit one billion goldfish would be as big as a stadium.
One billion stacked coins would reach nearly 1,000 miles high.
One billion centimeters is approximately the distance from Chicago to Tokyo.
One billion seconds is roughly 31.7 years.
One billion kilograms is equal to the weight of 250,000 elephants.
One billion credit cards weigh as much as fifty-two blue whales.
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