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== Summary ==
We should have Firefox in the [http://www.apple.com/mac/app-store/ Mac App store].
== Team ==
* '''Feature Manager''': Christian Legnitto
* '''Lead Developer''': Robert Strong (?)
* '''Product Manager''': TBD
* '''QA''': TBD
* '''UX''': TBD
* '''Security''': TBD
* '''Legal''': TBD
== Release Requirements ==
* A version of Firefox submitted to the [http://www.apple.com/mac/app-store/ Mac App store]
* Ability to update the version in the [http://www.apple.com/mac/app-store/ Mac App store] in a timely manner, whether automated or manually
== Next Steps & Open Issues ==
* Figure out if any changes to the product need to be made
* Figure out if any changes to the packaging need to be made
* Talk to the Firefox Home team to discuss using the same account / key and their release process
* Submit to the [http://www.apple.com/mac/app-store/ Mac App store] and deal with any issues found by Apple
* Decide if we want PR around the submission or acceptance
== Related Bugs & Dependencies ==
* None yet
== Risks ==
* Firefox does not meet the restrictions for being on the app store
** There are other Gecko apps already in there
** Opera was submitted and accepted
== Use Cases ==
* A new Mac user opens the [http://www.apple.com/mac/app-store/ Mac App store] looking for interesting software to install. They find Firefox.
* An existing Mac user opens the [http://www.apple.com/mac/app-store/ Mac App store] looking for interesting software to install or to get updates to existing software. They see Firefox as one of the top downloads and decide to try it
== Designs ==
None yet
== Test Plans ==
None yet
== Goals ==
* Have the latest Firefox release in the [http://www.apple.com/mac/app-store/ Mac App store]
* Update the product in the [http://www.apple.com/mac/app-store/ Mac App store] in a timely manner
== Non-Goals ==
* Put non-release channels in the [http://www.apple.com/mac/app-store/ Mac App store]
* Put Firefox mobile in the iOS app store
== Other Stuff ==
* [http://developer.apple.com/appstore/guidelines.html Appstore guidelines]
* [http://technology.blurst.com/unity-games-and-mac-app-store/ Decent blog post on changes some apps had to make]
* [http://furbo.org/2011/03/09/mac-app-store-guide/ Another blog with details]
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