Mozilla Facts for Kids

Mozilla is a special name that has been used for different things in the world of computers and the internet. It started as a secret code name for an early internet browser called Netscape Navigator. Today, Mozilla is best known as the name of a non-profit organization called the Mozilla Foundation. This foundation helps keep the internet open and free for everyone. They also have a friendly mascot, a cartoon dinosaur, named Mozilla! Long ago, there was even an internet browser called Mozilla, but it's not used anymore.

What is Mozilla Software?

Mozilla is also the name behind many popular computer programs you might use every day. These programs are built on a special platform, or base, called "Gecko." Think of Gecko as the engine that makes these programs run smoothly.

Some of the well-known software built by Mozilla or using its technology includes:

Mozilla Firefox: This is a very popular web browser that helps you explore websites on the internet. It's known for being fast and private.
Mozilla Thunderbird: This program helps you manage your emails and calendars.
SeaMonkey: This is an all-in-one internet suite that includes a web browser, email, and other tools.
Camino: This was a web browser made specifically for Apple computers.
Mozilla Sunbird: This was a calendar program.
Minimo: This was a web browser designed for smaller devices.
Flock (web browser): This was a web browser that focused on social media.
Songbird (software): This was a media player that could play music and videos.

The Mozilla Foundation also created a tool called Bugzilla. This tool helps computer programmers track and fix problems, or "bugs," in their software.

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Zilla Slab, Mozilla's typeface since 2017
Mozilla's former symbol, a friendly dinosaur
The Pocket app logo
The SeaMonkey logo
A look inside a Mozilla office in London
Experts discussing the future of news at a Mozilla event in London in 2011.

Mozilla facts for kids

What is Mozilla Software?

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