Topic: Mozilla looks to future of web

[Clive]

The Mozilla Foundation is inviting surfers to get involved in a discussion on the future of the internet.

In keeping with Mozilla's open-source philiosophy, Concept Series is open to everyone.

It aims to get as many people as possible sharing their ideas and vision of the future of the web.

Chris Beard, vice president of Mozilla wrote in the Mozilla blog: "You don't have to be a software engineer to get involved, and you don't have to program. Everyone is welcome to participate."

While you might not know your RSS from your elbow, Mozilla is keen to hear from anyone with ideas.

"It all begins with an idea. A sentence, paragraph, or even bullet-points kick-start the process. Ideas can be simple and non-technical. It should be easy for anyone and everyone to help shape the future of the web," Beard added.

On its blog, Mozilla showcases some concept ideas including Aurora, a vision of how the web, browsers and video technology could be used to resolve real time problems.

To see videos of the ideas that could shape the future of the web visit the Mozilla Labs website.

http://labs.mozilla.com

[Simon]

Sounds really interesting.

[Reno]

The big tech companies like to think the future is not the desktop. They say the future is the mobile. Information is stored on some backed up server somewhere and information is accessed through a cellphone, pda or some terminal at work. Personally I don't like the idea of having most of my information so public. I know i'm a bit paranoid, but I can see it being real easy for someone with questionable motives to be handling my data.