Mozilla's popular web browser, Firefox, is quite a big name in the realm of the Internet. It's multi-platform, easy to use, and packs a extremely vast amount of add-ons to improve the user experience. In addition to this, it's about to get a new version.The newest version of the browser, currently in development, is 3.6; it's not a huge upgrade, as Mozilla plans to save the bigger changes for version 4.0, but it's still packing some nice improvements. According to The Register, the new version will come with tweaks which improve the TraceMonkey javascript engine, an "optimized session restore", plus additions to the CSS technology in the browser and improved page rendering speed. There is a discussion about the new version here, with official Firefox developers putting together the following schedule:
Oct 5: Code freeze late evening PDT.
Oct 6: Start build1 of the beta assuming trees are green.
Oct 7: Begin QA testing (or earlier as builds become available).
Oct 13: Complete QA testing by AM, ship beta in late day PDT.
Indeed, that means that the beta of the new version will be hopefully available October 13, less than a week from now. However, in the previously posted discussion, Mozilla's Mike Beltzner stated that there's no shame in missing the deadline. Understandably, this is just a beta, so people shouldn't be rushing to upgrade.
Update: The Mozilla Releases wiki lists Firefox 3.6 beta 1 as having an October 15 release date, following this meeting, so expect it to be available then.
Thanks, erpster3!
Chrome is Available for Linux, Mac OS and Windows. And works pretty well on all of those. so whats the hookup?
but i love FF n i hope it catches up with chrome's speed
but i love FF n i hope it catches up with chrome's speed
Chrome does support extensions. Get the developer build. It works. I use it.
but i love FF n i hope it catches up with chrome's speed
Chrome does support extensions. Get the developer build. It works. I use it.
It's not just about supporting extensions in an early beta release though, it's about extensions being available for that release. Currently there are no useful extensions that I'm aware of. Get me equivalents to ABP, Locationbar2 and IE Tab and I'll be interested in switching. I already use a Chrome theme on Firefox, so I am used to the look of it.
No thanks I will stick with my Firefox.
as much as id like the speed of chrome, i just cant give up the amazing UI of firefox, that just fits my needs
Yeah. If there was a webkit-based browser out there that had Firefox's UI, I'd be all over it.
Try Arora, it's pretty close
http://code.google.com/p/arora/wiki/Screenshots
http://code.google.com/p/arora/wiki/Screenshots
I'm liking Arora. It's not going to replace Fx for me, but I'll be keeping an eye on it.
And it steal focus whenever i open Links from outside apps.
I don't need a bunch of extensions opened the whole time, I use them when I need.
Chrome's simplicity is amazing when all you're looking for is surfing.
I always thought I couldn't do without all the features, but getting used to Chrome's speed and simplicity was very quick.
But, no Chrome Frame does not work in Avant.
I remember back in 2002 Phoenix was like a 5MB download or something, and was aimed to be a 'lite' browser, unlike the Mozilla Suite and IE at that time.
And with every single release, I see Firefox eating up much much more of my RAM and seemingly slower compared to other competing browsers out there.
But well, being used to using Firefox for the past 4 years, I guess I'll be staying with it no matter how crap it gets. I took a long time to get sold on the idea of tabbed browsing in the past.
I just hope the FF developers one day will retrace their roots...
If you implied that you liked them by saying it took you along time to get sold on tabs that is..
Currently it weighs in at a massive 7.6MB
What a large increase.
but at the end of the day... Firefox is still the all around best browser in my opinion. (i will admit i never tried Chrome yet but with extensions like 'ADBlock Plus' etc it sorta makes Firefox a must use)
translate : FF2 < FF3 < FF3.5 in RAM use ?!
that's completely untrue
A somewhat significant change: https://wiki.mozilla.org/Firefox/3.7_Windows_Theme_Mockups
A somewhat significant change: https://wiki.mozilla.org/Firefox/3.7_Windows_Theme_Mockups
nice change
Release Candidate (mid/late October 2009)
* aiming at final release for November 2009
https://wiki.mozilla.org/Firefox/Namoroka
I see sorry
It's like going to a gun show and telling a bunch of hunters they should consider switching to slingshots, or going to NASCAR and telling the racers they should switch to using tricycles. Yeah, you can still do what you want to do (shoot stuff or race) , and it may be easier to work with the smaller items since they are "lighter", but giving up what works, and what works well for something else that isn't as capable just doesn't make sense.
Google Chrome? IE? Opera? Avant? Are you kidding?
Why would we give our up Swiss Army Knife (Firefox) for just a dull spoon (all other browsers)???
Why use a doll spoon when you have access to the Swiss Army Knife..?
I think this text should be posted every time there's a post on Neowin concerning Firefox.
You people make me think of the chocolate bar sellers that knock on every doors..... NO, I DON'T WANT TO BUY YOUR CHOCOLATE ! ...ok maybe not. Anyways, you get the point.
"That's not a knife, it's a spoon"
"Alright, alright, you win! I see you've played knifey-spooney before!"
hmm, is there an asylum that needs its lunatic back? hehehe
http://www.pcworld.com/article/173259/mozi..._next_year.html
start making some changes to your article, Sam Symons.
Is there a point to the inflammatory post. if you think you can do better let's see you try. don't like it don't use it and next time think before posting those unnecessary comments.
When I go into firefox I immediately notice the slower startup/rendering of pages. And i'm not on a crappy computer. But the themes DO suck for chrome lol.
https://wiki.mozilla.org/Firefox/DeliveryMeetings/2009-10-07
* October 8th: Beta 1 build 1 stared (assuming trees are green)
* October 9th to 15th: QA testing
* October 15th, 5pm PDT: Beta 1 launched
I'm still waiting for Sam Symons to edit the FF3.6b1 release date in his article from Oct. 13 to Oct. 15.
pay attention Sam.
Send Him a Private Message erpster3.
no build 1 of FF3.6b1 was posted on the Mozilla FTP server as there are some serious P1 bugs to be resolved before the actual 3.6b1 release. see the discussion of the 1.9.2 Beta Freeze Status topic at Google Groups here:
http://groups.google.com/group/mozilla.dev...9594871610827c#
in short, things have not progressed as it was supposed to for Firefox 3.6 beta so the chances of FF3.6b1 being released on the 15th of October are decreasing each day until code freeze has actually taken place.
Seriously though, FF rocks. Some great themes out there (Strata40, Naver), and fantastic add-ons. It can't be beat.
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