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Make the web better, save a lemur. | '''Make the web better, save a lemur.''' | ||
At Mozilla we build products like Firefox because we believe that technology can protect and improve the Internet as a public resouce. We foster a healthy ecosystem of communites that promote the ability to freely access, modify and distiribute software and creative works. These ecosystems create a digital commons; a shared space, shared resources or network of ideas, applications and products that are free to use. Much like a park is a vital ecosystem for collaboration, recreation, conservation and commerce. | At Mozilla we build products like Firefox because we believe that technology can protect and improve the Internet as a public resouce. We foster a healthy ecosystem of communites that promote the ability to freely access, modify and distiribute software and creative works. These ecosystems create a digital commons; a shared space, shared resources or network of ideas, applications and products that are free to use. Much like a park is a vital ecosystem for collaboration, recreation, conservation and commerce. | ||
We've been naming versions of Firefox after parks for some time now. Take a look back at Firefox releases | We've been naming versions of Firefox after parks for some time now. Take a look back at Firefox releases and you'll see that previous versions of have been named after parks like Gran Paradiso (Italy), Bon Echo (Canada) and Shiretoko (Japan). The newest version of Firefox is called Namoroka, named for a a park in the northwest section of Madagascar. | ||
Famous for its Karst topography (or Tsingy as it is described in Malagasi), Namoroka is full of caves, canyons and natural swimming pools. Namoroka is also home to eight species of lemur. Here at Mozilla we are fond of things tailed and furry, so we've decided to celebrate the release of Firefox 3.6 by supporting lemurs in Namoroka park and throughout Madagscar. | Famous for its Karst topography (or Tsingy as it is described in Malagasi), Namoroka is full of caves, canyons and natural swimming pools. Namoroka is also home to eight species of lemur. Here at Mozilla we are fond of things tailed and furry, so we've decided to celebrate the release of Firefox 3.6 by supporting lemurs in Namoroka park and throughout Madagscar. | ||
Situated off the southeast coast of Africa, Madagascar is known for its biodiversity and | Situated off the southeast coast of Africa, Madagascar is known for its biodiversity and is home to a large number of species that are found no where else on earth. Unfortunately, many of Madagascar's native species are threatened as deforestation proceeds at an alarming rate. As Madagascar is struggling to improve the quality of life for its rapidly growing human population, they are struggling to find a way to preserve the forests and wildlife that remain. Madagascar is the 11th poorest country in the world and has gone through a great deal of political upheaval in recent years. | ||
Here's how you can help. Mozilla is teaming up with the Madgascar Fauna Group (MFG) [www.savethelemurs.org] to help Madagascar through this challenging time. Our goal for supporting the lemurs of Madagascar is $10,000. This money will be used to help the MFG improve its website and online fundraising activities, connecting them with | Here's how you can help. Mozilla is teaming up with the Madgascar Fauna Group (MFG) [www.savethelemurs.org] to help Madagascar through this challenging time. Our goal for supporting the lemurs of Madagascar is $10,000. This money will be used to help the MFG improve its website and online fundraising activities, connecting them with contirubtors and donors around the world. This donation will also support conservation and education programs in on the island. The MFG is saving lemurs by protecting lemur habitats, stopping illegal lemur trapping and through educational programs that help Malgasi students finish school, providing them with job opportunities outside of illegal trapping and logging. | ||
Help Mozilla celebrate the release of Firefox 3.6 and make a donation to save lemurs in Madagascar. | Help Mozilla celebrate the release of Firefox 3.6 and make a donation to save lemurs in Madagascar. | ||