The release of Firefox 3 — the open source web browser giving Internet Explorer a run for its money — is approaching fast. But were you aware that you can help break a Guinness World Record by downloading the browser on a specific day?

The Mozilla Foundation is attempting to break the world record for the most software downloads in 24 hours by encouraging Internet users to all download the much-anticipated release of Firefox 3 on the same day. You can participate by keeping tabs on the Firefox 3 Download Day 2008 website, and downloading the browser on the date they announce.