Which browsers will work with Firefox Hello?

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Firefox Hello uses technology called WebRTC to let you make video and voice calls on your browser.

Do my friends have to use Firefox to join my conversations?

No, they just need to be on a WebRTC-supported browser, like Firefox, Google Chrome or Opera. There is also a plugin coming so friends on Internet Explorer can join too. Stay tuned!

You will need Firefox to create new conversation rooms or maintain a contact list.

What if my friend doesn't want to use any of these browsers?

The technology Firefox Hello uses is open to other browsers that want to implement it. If your friend does not want to use a supported browser, they can contact their preferred browser's company and ask them to support WebRTC.

What is WebRTC?

WebRTC is a technology project that lets you communicate instantly using only your browser - no other software needed! 

WebRTC uses a simple set of rules (called API) that isn't limited to just one software program. Programmers can take this API and use it on other applications, such as this one.

WebRTC is free and open to people who want to contribute to the API or use it on other projects. See the WebRTC project website to learn more.