388370 - Change 1.5->2.0 major update text to be stronger

Status: RESOLVED FIXED

(www.mozilla.org :: General, defect)

Description

[Basil Hashem [:baz]]

Window and I would like to see some stronger language integrated into the major update text box that appears when users are offered to upgrade from Fx 1.5 -> Fx 2004/2005.

Here is the current user flow - http://developer.mozilla.org/devnews/index.php/2007/06/06/rollout-of-major-update-for-firefox-15-to-20/

The content of the text box itself is hosted on the mozilla.com website. (At http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/2.0/details/ for english)

Here is the current translated text: http://www.chevrel.org/mozco/20migration/display.php

What we'd like to do is communicate a few messages:
- User, you really want to take this update since 1.5 is no longer supported, no more updates or security fixes
- User, you are now potentially exposed to security issues if you continue using 1.5
- User, it's really in your best interest to upgrade to Firefox 2 (not just for it's great new features) but because you are horked (Window's bon mot) if you continue to remain on 1.5

Comment 1

[Reed Loden [:reed]]

Once you have the text you want in hand, I can go ahead and update the en-US text while Pascal coordinates updating the localized versions.

Comment 2

[Basil Hashem [:baz]]

Excellent Reed, we are awaiting for John Slater to return from his leave which should be early next week.

Comment 4

[John Slater]

Hi all. I spoke with Basil yesterday about updating the text on this page...my suggestions are below. In addition to some new text, I'm also recommending that we make some layout changes to the current promo to incorporate a more attention-grabbing headline. Please take a look and let me know your thoughts - all feedback is welcome!

Headline: 
Firefox Security Alert

Body:
For security reasons, we strongly recommend that you download the latest version of Firefox. Your current version is no longer being supported, meaning your computer will potentially be exposed to various threats if you continue using it.

To maximize your online security - and to enjoy the numerous other enhancements included in Firefox 2 - just click 'Get the new version' below.

Comment 5

[Basil Hashem [:baz]]

I'm happy with this language, so it's a go from me.

Comment 6

[Basil Hashem [:baz]]

Mike,

Are you OK with this "strong language"?

Comment 7

[Pascal Chevrel:pascalc (PTO until April 26)]

This text is significantly longer than the previous one and I believe we had size constraints withthe XUL box containing the text, enlarging the box may be necessary to not have scrollbars.

Comment 8

[Scott MacGregor]

We'd like to re-use some of this stronger wording in the major updating offering for Thunderbird 1.5.0.12 users to 2.0.0.6.

Comment 9

[Scott MacGregor]

(In reply to comment #7)
> This text is significantly longer than the previous one and I believe we had
> size constraints withthe XUL box containing the text, enlarging the box may be
> necessary to not have scrollbars.

I don't think you can change the xul constraints of this box with out rolling out a new version of 1.5.0.12 first though. It might be best to use text that fits to the current box size constraints. I'll try to poke around at the size issue.

Comment 10

[John Slater]

Hi all. Steven has taken the text I suggested above and mocked it up in the pop-up window. Take a look and let me know if it's ready to be pushed live:

http://mozilla-svn.silverorange.com/en-US/firefox/2.0.0.6/details/frame.html
username: mozilla
password: mozpass

I know Pascal had some concerns about the length...the English version fits fine, but I'm not sure what it will look like in other languages.

Comment 11

[(not reading, please use [e-mail] instead)]

That is a very clever iframe based mockup. 

I don't think it will be an issue, but have you tested Mac as well?  the update window on mac is slightly wider (36em vs 39em), but I believe the font on mac is also bigger.

Comment 12

[Basil Hashem [:baz]]

From my perspective, this looks great and feels urgent enough.

Comment 13

[(not reading, please use [e-mail] instead)]

Attachment: mac looks good, too

Comment 14

[Paul Kim]

Hey folks - we inadvertently published the username/password for Silverorange's staging server. If you need access to the mockup, let me know at pkim -at- mozilla -dot- com and I'll send you the new login info.

Comment 15

[Steven Garrity [:sgarrity]]

Committed and tagged for production in r5356.

Comment 16

[John Slater]

Thanks Steven. I'm going to open a new bug to sync the site, and will close this one out once the site has been updated.