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Here are some important features of Firefox Sync: | Here are some important features of Firefox Sync: | ||
* | * Firefox puts security as a top priority, especially when it comes to all your important data. That is why your data is encrypted by default so only you have access to it. | ||
* You can use Mozilla's servers or you can set up your own server. | * You can use Mozilla's servers or you can set up your own server. | ||
* You will not see a lot of knobs/levers as we've built | * You will not see a lot of knobs/levers as we've built Sync to be minimalist, non-intrusive and something that just works. You will be notified in case of errors or issues that need your attention, but for the most part, you should hardly notice it. | ||
= Compatibility = | = Compatibility = | ||
* If you are running Firefox 3.5 or 3.6, | *If you are running Firefox 3.5 or 3.6, [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/mobile/addon/10868/ install the add-on]. | ||
* If you are running the latest Firefox 4 beta, Sync is an integrated feature. | *If you are running the latest Firefox 4 beta, Sync is an integrated feature. [http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/beta/ Get Firefox 4 beta]. <br> | ||
* If you are an iPhone user, try the free Firefox Home app. | *If you are an iPhone user, try the free [http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/mobile/home Firefox Home app]. | ||
* If you use Firefox on a mobile phone, Sync is an integrated feature of the latest development versions of Firefox Mobile. | *If you use Firefox on a mobile phone, Sync is an integrated feature of the latest development versions of Firefox Mobile. | ||
* If you are an advanced user, you can use nightly builds of Firefox or the developer channel version of the add-on. | *If you are an advanced user, you can use nightly builds of Firefox or the developer channel version of the add-on. | ||
* '''Warning''': Expect stuff to break as we work towards stabilizing them. It is strongly recommended to not mix production with developer channel versions as they may be incompatible for some periods. | *'''Warning''': Expect stuff to break as we work towards stabilizing them. It is strongly recommended to not mix production with developer channel versions as they may be incompatible for some periods. | ||
= Setup process = | = Setup process = | ||