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|Feature name=Silent Update | |Feature name=Silent Update: New workflow for updating users with incompatible add-ons | ||
|Feature stage=Definition | |Feature stage=Definition | ||
|Feature status=In progress | |Feature status=In progress | ||
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#Both add-ons become supported over the next couple days and the Firefox update happens in the background successfully and Sandra is able to use the most secure, full-feature browser in the market. | #Both add-ons become supported over the next couple days and the Firefox update happens in the background successfully and Sandra is able to use the most secure, full-feature browser in the market. | ||
#Zero or one of two add-ons become supported, but because there's at least one add-on that is still unsupported, we don't remind or bring up any additional prompts until all add-ons are supported or two weeks have elapsed since the initial update process. | #Zero or one of two add-ons become supported, but because there's at least one add-on that is still unsupported, we don't remind or bring up any additional prompts until all add-ons are supported or two? (TBD) weeks have elapsed since the initial update process. | ||
<b>Things to note here</b> -- the reason to go down the path of a "required" update is the following: | <b>Things to note here</b> -- the reason to go down the path of a "required" update is the following: | ||
#Based on our data, we have learned over time that 99% of active add-on developers update their add-ons to become compatible with the latest version of Firefox. Add-ons that are not updated within 2 weeks of a Firefox release in general will not be supported moving forward. | #Based on our data, we have learned over time that 99% of active add-on developers update their add-ons to become compatible with the latest version of Firefox. Add-ons that are not updated within 2(?) weeks of a Firefox release in general will not be supported moving forward. (we should get hard data from Fligtar on this.) | ||
#To reduce product fragmentation and user confusion, our goal is to offer the most secure, feature-rich and optimized browsing experience that continues to move the web forward. All Firefox users should be offered that opportunity and we're fully aware that certain add-on functionality is critical to users' workflow and will do our best to work with developers to stay updated. | #To reduce product fragmentation and user confusion, our goal is to offer the most secure, feature-rich and optimized browsing experience that continues to move the web forward. All Firefox users should be offered that opportunity and we're fully aware that certain add-on functionality is critical to users' workflow and will do our best to work with developers to stay updated. | ||
#Users will continue to have the option to turn off 'Updates' in general, but are encouraged to leave that checked so they have the best experience. Not only will we continue to innovate by delivering new features, but enhancements under the hood like memory reduction/performance/etc. will help create new experiences across the web. | #Users will continue to have the option to turn off 'Updates' in general, but are encouraged to leave that checked so they have the best experience. Not only will we continue to innovate by delivering new features, but enhancements under the hood like memory reduction/performance/etc. will help create new experiences across the web. | ||
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#"Not now" (wait X days and continue to check if there are new updates for the unsupported Add-ons) | #"Not now" (wait X days and continue to check if there are new updates for the unsupported Add-ons) | ||
Once two weeks have elapsed, Firefox will automatically update to the latest version in the background without interrupting the user. | Once two weeks have elapsed, Firefox will automatically update to the latest version in the background without interrupting the user. (this is still an area open for discussion. -Asa) | ||
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