# Firefox 3

> 2008 web browser

**Wikidata**: [Q1092491](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1092491)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefox_3.0)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/firefox-3

## Summary
Firefox 3 is a web browser released in 2008 by Mozilla Corporation. It represents a major version in the Firefox browser series and was developed as free software under open-source licenses.

## Key Facts
- Released in 2008 as a version of the Mozilla Firefox web browser
- Developed by Mozilla Corporation, an American software company founded in 2005
- Preceded by Firefox 2 and followed by Firefox 3.5
- Released under multiple open-source licenses including Mozilla Public License, GNU Lesser General Public License, and GNU General Public License
- Initial version was 3.0a1 (Gran Paradiso Alpha 1) released on December 8, 2006
- Working title for Firefox 3 was "Gran Paradiso" named after a national park in Italy
- Has 14 Wikipedia language editions including Arabic, Catalan, German, English, Spanish, Hungarian, Italian, Marathi, and Portuguese
- Multiple alpha and beta versions were released leading up to the final version

## FAQs
### Q: When was Firefox 3 released?
A: Firefox 3 was released in 2008 as a major version of the Mozilla Firefox browser.

### Q: What licenses was Firefox 3 released under?
A: Firefox 3 was released under multiple open-source licenses including Mozilla Public License, GNU Lesser General Public License, and GNU General Public License.

### Q: What was the original code name for Firefox 3?
A: Firefox 3 had the working title "Gran Paradiso" named after Gran Paradiso National Park in Italy.

### Q: How does Firefox 3 fit into the Firefox browser series?
A: Firefox 3 followed Firefox 2 and was succeeded by Firefox 3.5, representing a significant update in the evolution of the Firefox browser.

## Why It Matters
Firefox 3 represents a milestone in the development of open-source web browsers by Mozilla Corporation. As a major version release, it continued Firefox's tradition of providing free software alternatives to proprietary browsers. The extensive development process, including multiple alpha and beta versions, demonstrated Mozilla's commitment to thorough testing before release. Firefox 3's availability under multiple open-source licenses underscored the Mozilla Foundation's dedication to software freedom and open standards. The browser's widespread availability in multiple languages (14 Wikipedia editions) helped make it accessible to a global user base, contributing to the diversification of web browsing options beyond mainstream proprietary browsers.

## Notable For
- Development process that included multiple alpha and beta versions from December 2006 through December 2007
- Working title "Gran Paradiso" inspired by a national park in Italy
- Release under three different open-source licenses (Mozilla Public License, GNU Lesser GPL, and GPL)
- Availability in 14 Wikipedia language editions
- Part of the long-standing Firefox browser series with continuous development lineage from previous versions

## Body
### Development History
- Initial alpha version (3.0a1 Gran Paradiso Alpha 1) released on December 8, 2006
- Additional alpha versions released periodically through 2007 (3.0a2 through 3.0a8)
- Beta versions began with 3.0b1 released on November 19, 2007
- Second beta version (3.0b2) released on December 18, 2007
- Development spanned approximately two years from first alpha to beta releases

### Licensing Information
- Released under Mozilla Public License
- Released under GNU Lesser General Public License
- Released under GNU General Public License
- All licenses are open-source, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution

### Technical Details
- Version numbers include 3.0a1 through 3.0b2 (as of the information provided)
- Developed by Mozilla Corporation, American software company founded in 2005
- Source code repository located at https://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central/
- Official website at http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
- Classified as web browser, free software, and software release

### International Availability
- Wikipedia editions available in 14 languages
- Language editions include: Arabic, Catalan, German, English, Spanish, Hungarian, Italian, Marathi, and Portuguese
- Commons category: "Screenshots of Mozilla Firefox 3.x"
- Freebase ID: /m/04f75rh
- Niconicopedia ID: firefox 3

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