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=== Getting Started page === | === Getting Started page === | ||
Recent data has shown that this is one of the most visited pages on the mozilla.com domain (probably b/c of its prime placement as the first bookmark in that toolbar). So, this is a great opportunity to communicate with our users, and we propose taking a different approach than the [http://en-us.www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/central/ current Getting | Recent data has shown that this is one of the most visited pages on the mozilla.com domain (probably b/c of its prime placement as the first bookmark in that toolbar). So, this is a great opportunity to communicate with our users, and we propose taking a different approach than the [http://en-us.www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/central/ current Getting Started page] . | ||
Instead, we'd like to use this page as a task-based jumping off point for people to both learn more about Mozilla & Firefox and to explore the Web and discover sites that will help them get the most out of Firefox (and the Internet in general). This page will be aimed towards beginning and intermediate Web users. | Instead, we'd like to use this page as a task-based jumping off point for people to both learn more about Mozilla & Firefox and to explore the Web and discover sites that will help them get the most out of Firefox (and the Internet in general). This page will be aimed towards beginning and intermediate Web users. | ||
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To help people explore the web better, we will offer several categories based on common things people do online, with a few example sites, an add-on and a Firefox tip for each: | To help people explore the web better, we will offer several categories based on common things people do online, with a few example sites, an add-on and a Firefox tip for each: | ||
* Work: Google Docs, RememberTheMilk.com, LinkedIn, Clipmarks Add-on, built-in spellcheck | * Work: Google Docs, RememberTheMilk.com, LinkedIn, Clipmarks Add-on, built-in spellcheck[[Image:GettingStarted-Work.png]] | ||
* Learn: Wikipedia, Topix, HowStuffWorks.com, Answers Add-on, customize the search bar | * Learn: Wikipedia, Topix, HowStuffWorks.com, Answers Add-on, customize the search bar[[Image:GettingStarted-Learn.png]] | ||
* Play: YouTube, Hype Machine, Miro, PicLens add-on, use Add-ons Manager to customize Firefox | * Play: YouTube, Hype Machine, Miro, PicLens add-on, use Add-ons Manager to customize Firefox[[Image:GettingStarted-Play.png]] | ||
* Connect: Craig's List, Yelp, Facebook, | * Connect: Craig's List, Yelp, Facebook, Me.dium Add-on, subscribe to RSS feeds[[Image:GettingStarted-Connect.png]] | ||
Our localization strategy is to allow localizers to localize this page particularly for better local language options for each category. Here are some guidelines to make recommendations for changes. When you're ready to make changes file a bug and copy Mic@mozilla.com for review. | Our localization strategy is to allow localizers to localize this page particularly for better local language options for each category. Here are some guidelines to make recommendations for changes. When you're ready to make changes file a bug and copy Mic@mozilla.com for review. | ||
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'''Localization Guidelines''' | '''Localization Guidelines''' | ||
Within each category we'd like to include two to three suggestions on the www, one add-on related suggestion and one related Firefox features. The categories include: | Within each category we'd like to include two to three suggestions on the www, one add-on related suggestion and one related Firefox features. The categories include: | ||
*Work are samples of tools for working that are web-based or build on web technologies, follow open standards (i.e., not flash based). | |||
*Learning is to provide users with useful, reference type links. More specifically when users want to find out about specific things these links can act like a reference tool set. | *Learning is to provide users with useful, reference type links. More specifically when users want to find out about specific things these links can act like a reference tool set. | ||
*Explore is more free form, playful, giving users a way to find about what's on the web, what's cool or interesting about the web | *Explore is more free form, playful, giving users a way to find about what's on the web, what's cool or interesting about the web | ||
*Connect are examples of social networking sites, like chatting, forums, etc. | *Connect are examples of social networking sites, like chatting, forums, etc. | ||
*Play/watch are sample of entertainment either interactive or recipient only | *Play/watch are sample of entertainment either interactive or recipient only | ||
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== | == To Be Deleted == | ||
Firefox 2 contains five informational in-product pages that live in the Bookmarks tab. Our recommendation is to remove these pages from Firefox 3. | Firefox 2 contains five informational in-product pages that live in the Bookmarks tab. Our recommendation is to remove these pages from Firefox 3. | ||