Web surfers will now be able to find local services when they browse thanks to a new plugin from Mozilla for Firefox.

The plugin known as Geode calculates a users position based on their current and near-by networks.

Accuracy is said to be within 10-20m and it can find your location in just seconds.

Mike Shaver from Mozilla was very positive about the project, talking briefly about the applications of Geode. “People have got to eat, but there is a lot more to it than that.”

“We see location as adding an extra layer to help get people the information they need.”

The technology which is similar to AGPS currently found on the iPhone and iPod touch.

The project is only an experimental add-on for Firefox, but a full launch of geolocation technology is expected in version 3.1 of Firefox.

Users can download the Geode plugin from Mozilla Labs.

Just days after the release of Firefox 3.0.2, Mozilla has released Firefox 3.0.3. The new release fixes a single bug that stopped some users from accessing their stored usernames and passwords.

The bug itself was discovered within 24 hours of the previous release, and was patched much quicker than expected.

You can read the full bug details on the Bugzilla site. The patch should automatically be rolled out to Firefox 3 users, or alternatively you can download it using the link below.

Download Firefox 3.0.3

Mozilla has just updated both Firefox 2 and 3. Both releases are security fixes, patching critical security vulnerabilities.

A full list of changes can be found in the both the Firefox 2 and Firefox 3 security advisories.

Most users should find the new versions are pushed out to them automatically, or alternatively you can download the new releases from Mozilla.

Download Firefox 2.0.0.17
Download Firefox 3.0.2