Flock facts for kids
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Flock browser on the English Wikipedia home page.
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| Developer(s) | Flock, Inc. |
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| Written in | C++, XUL, XBL, JavaScript |
| Operating system | Windows, Mac OS X, Linux |
| Available in | Catalan, English (US), Finnish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Slovak, Spanish (Latin American and Spain) |
| Type | Web browser |
| License | GPL |
Flock was a special kind of web browser that helped people connect online. It was built using the same technology as Mozilla Firefox, which is another popular browser. Flock was designed to make it easy to share things and connect with friends on social media websites.
What was Flock?
Flock was a unique web browser that focused on social media and online sharing. Think of it like a web browser that had many social features built right into it! It was created by a company also named Flock, Inc.
This browser was built on the same technology as Mozilla Firefox, which means it was designed to be fast and secure. Flock aimed to make it easier for users to share photos, videos, and updates directly from their browser. You didn't need to open many different websites.
How Flock Worked
Flock had special tools built in to help you with your online life. It could connect directly to popular websites like Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. This meant you could see updates from your friends or upload photos without leaving your browser.
It also had a "Media Bar" where you could easily drag and drop pictures or videos to share them. There was even a "Web Clipboard" to save text and images from different websites. Flock made it simple to keep up with your favorite blogs and news sites too.
Awards and Recognition
Flock was a well-liked browser and received several awards. These awards showed that people thought Flock was a great tool for social networking and online activities.
Top Awards
- In 2008, Flock won a Webby Award for social networking. The Webby Awards celebrate the best of the internet.
- Also in 2008, it received the SXSW Community Award. This award comes from a big festival that celebrates technology and culture.
- In 2007, Flock won an Open Web Award for Applications and Widgets. This recognized its useful built-in tools.
High Ratings
Flock also got high ratings from technology review sites:
- Download.com gave Flock a top rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This means it was highly recommended by users and experts.
- PC World, a well-known computer magazine, ranked Flock as #6 on its list of the 100 best products of 2008. This showed it was considered one of the top software products that year.
