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How Google will kill Internet Explorer

Step 1. It is rumoured Google will soon open-source the VP8 video compression format by On2 Technologies, whom they bought earlier this year. They'll do so in the hope that it would become the default video format on the web, over Theora (open but technically inferior) and H.264 (superior but patent-encumbered). If they did so, Mozilla, Webkit and Opera browsers, with their fierce competition and fast update cycles, will likely hedge their bets and quickly add support for VP8, in addition to the formats they already support.

Step 2. Google will transcode all videos on YouTube to VP8 format, and serve this as the default to capable browsers. Converting such a vast amount of video is a monumental task, but Google has the resources to do it.

Step 3. Once the release versions of all the major non-IE browsers are capable of displaying VP8 HTML5 video without a hitch, Google will make its final move. Notices will appear on YouTube that they will soon turn off support for Flash, and serve all video as VP8 only. If you use Firefox, Safari or Chrome, you won't notice a difference. But if you're using Internet Explorer, not to worry: all you need to do is install a simple plugin: Chrome Frame.

Chrome Frame effectively turns Internet Explorer into Chrome. It still looks like you're running IE, but the rendering engine has been replaced by Google's. (Only on request, though: web authors have to explicitly ask for Chrome Frame to be used if available. The rest of the time IE remains unchanged.)

FlightDeck Release II

That's right. There is a new version of FlightDeck coming. And its even more versatile and easier to use then ever. You can expect to see a new Lead Manager section, displaying all of your new messages in a format similar to your favorite email application. Incoming leads are saved in an automatic address book.

You can manage RSS feeds now as well! Which includes the additional feature to upload photo galleries attached to your news articles.

Does your business have a support staff ready to contribute to the website? Now you can create new users and appoint different levels of administrative access to them. Forgot your password? You are also able to reset your password, and have a new encrypted one safely emailed to you.

Check back here for more updates, and screen shots.

Interview with 103.3

Lazer 103.3 interviewed Firefly on their talk-show, "The Morning Moose". We were asked our professional opinion on the controversial topic of Michael Jacksons ghost in an online video.

Website 2.0

Thanks to all who have been following our progress and success over the years! We will have the new website design up and running very soon. Stay tuned for more updates!